Lead Finance Analyst - Digital and Principal Governance, Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson is a leading global healthcare company dedicated to improving health and well‑being worldwide. DePuy Synthes, a business unit within J&J, is recruiting a Lead Finance Analyst to support the Orthopaedics Business Unit Finance team during its transition to a standalone company.

Lead Finance Analyst – Digital and Principal Governance, Orthopaedics

• Cork, Ireland – R-078179
• Diegem, Belgium – R-078179
• Zug/Zuchwil, Switzerland – R-079116

The successful candidate will report to the Projects Finance Manager and will work closely with the Orthopaedics Business Unit Finance team. Responsibilities include supporting digital, NPI, and supply‑chain projects; developing end‑to‑end tracking and reporting frameworks; establishing governance models for post‑go‑live validation; partnering with global tax planning and commercial finance; and contributing to supply‑chain optimisation programs.

• Support DPS Network Edge, NPI, and Digital projects, ensuring compliance and financial requirements for DPS Principal Ops are met.
• Own the end‑to‑end project tracking and reporting framework, delivering regular updates to the DPS BUF team on timelines, dependencies, risks, and product flow changes.
• Establish and embed a robust governance model for post‑go‑live validation and Hypercare, partnering with the DPS BUF team to maintain operational stability.
• Act as a finance and compliance partner to global tax planning, commercial finance, and business stakeholders, designing and implementing a scalable intercompany billing model.
• Contribute to DPS transformation programmes focused on end‑to‑end supply‑chain optimisation, ensuring MTPO compliance, financial controls, and risk considerations are integrated into strategic discussions.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• 3+ years of relevant supply‑chain finance and/or principal accounting experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA accountant.
• Strong knowledge of J&J ERP and proficiency with tools such as Alteryx, Visio, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Demonstrated record of strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge.
• Proven leadership and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Experience driving continuous process improvements.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex situations into simple, actionable solutions.
• Proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong initiative and self‑driven attitude.

• Budgeting and financial analysis
• Leadership and problem solving
• Relationship building and communication
• Vendor management and technical credibility

Primary posting location:

€63,300 – €101,315.

Belgium: €72,500 – €115,230.

• Annual bonus commensurate with pay grade and location.
• Vacation days and paid parental leave (minimum 12 weeks).
• Bereavement, caregiver, and volunteer leave.
• Well‑being reimbursement and support programmes.
• Service‑anniversary and recognition awards.
• Multiple insurance plans available in applicable locations.

This information is provided for informational purposes only. Amounts and benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Johnson & Johnson is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.