Director, SCF Lead

Director, Supply Chain Finance

DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Director, Supply Chain Finance to provide strategic and operational leadership for supply chain finance activities supporting the organization. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing and Commercial leaders to drive financial performance, improve cost transparency and enable data‑driven decision‑making.

• Lead supply chain finance strategy, planning and execution to support manufacturing, logistics and distribution operations.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to Supply Chain and Operations leadership, providing insights that inform business decisions and trade‑offs.
• Drive financial forecasting, budgeting and long‑range planning for supply chain functions, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Own cost management initiatives, including standard costing, variance analysis, productivity tracking and margin improvement programs.
• Oversee working capital performance, including inventory optimization and cash flow improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational and financial performance across the supply chain.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and governance aligned with Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Synthes policies.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Partner cross‑functionally to support transformation initiatives, systems enhancements and process standardization efforts.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field (required). MBA or advanced degree (preferred).
• Experience: 10‑12 years of finance experience with demonstrated leadership in supply chain, operations finance or manufacturing finance.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting and analytical skills, including cost and margin analysis.
• Experience leading teams and developing finance talent.
• Deep understanding of financial controls, compliance and governance in a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
• Preferred: Experience supporting global or regional supply chain organizations within medical devices, life sciences or manufacturing; proven success driving productivity, cost transformation or working capital initiatives; ERP and financial planning system expertise in a complex operating environment; proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision‑making in a matrixed organization; change‑leadership experience supporting business or system transformations.

• Language:
  English (required).
• Travel:
  Up to 20%, primarily domestic with potential international travel.
• Certifications:
  
  CPA, CMA or equivalent (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license if required for business travel.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.