Senior Finance Director, Technology & Data Solutions

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

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We are seeking a Senior Finance Director, Technology & Data Solutions to play a pivotal role in transforming our finance operations and enabling next-level digital innovation. This senior leadership role will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration of technology solutions and data governance across our finance functions. As the Technology & Data Solutions Lead, you will oversee and manage the implementation of S4 Hana and other technical solutions (non-S4) while ensuring that our data governance frameworks, digital transformation efforts, and analytical capabilities are aligned with business goals. You will drive the integration of solutions that enable data-driven decision-making, streamline operations, and enhance overall patient-centric value creation.  This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a finance transformation in the Innovative Medicine space, shaping the future of finance operations and contributing to patient-centric outcomes.

Key interactions:

• Collaborative Leader: Ability to engage and lead cross-functional teams, including finance, technology, and business partners, to drive successful technology deployments. Close collaboration and joint decision-making with value stream leaders will be an essential success factor in ensuring that designed approaches are reflected and supported by future technology solutions.

• Within IM FIN: VSLs, GPOs, PMO, S&O, Tax, Compliance, Transcend & Transact Programs, Deployment teams.

• Outside IM FIN: Commercial, FST, GS, Global Finance Leadership.

• Stakeholders & Critical Partners: JJT, Accenture, Supply Chain Value Chain Leads (MTO, Deliver, Plan, VCM, Source, Customer excellence), External Technology Partners, FST.

You will be responsible for:

• IM S4 Hana Implementation & Management: Own and lead the S4 Hana implementation within the finance function, ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader digital transformation strategy and business objectives. Coordinate with internal and external teams (e.g., JJT, Accenture, technology partners) to ensure successful S4 Hana deployment, from design to execution. Ensure S4 Hana modules are tailored to meet the specific needs of the Innovative Medicine Finance Transformation program, optimizing finance operations across planning, execution, and reporting. Oversee ongoing enhancements and optimizations within the S4 Hana ecosystem, working closely with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements. Be the safe-guardian of achieving a high level of standardization in future E2E processes. Establish and lead a standardization board for the respective processes.

• Technology Solutions (Non-S4): Lead the development and integration of non-S4 technical solutions that complement the finance transformation efforts and drive operational efficiency. Identify, evaluate, and manage the implementation of technology solutions (e.g., AI, automation tools, RPA) to enhance finance processes, reporting, and decision-making capabilities. Ensure that new technical solutions are seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure, collaborating closely with internal IT teams and external partners to ensure smooth deployment. Drive the evaluation and selection of third-party tools, platforms, and technologies that align with our finance transformation goals.

• Data Governance. Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility across finance systems, including S4 Hana and other digital tools. Lead efforts to enhance data-driven decision-making, ensuring data quality and accuracy for effective financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of digital and data systems, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement.

• Deployment & Change Management: Lead the deployment of all technology solutions (S4 Hana, non-S4, digital tools) within the finance function, ensuring timely and efficient execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and business partners, to ensure smooth and successful deployment of new solutions, technologies, and processes. Drive change management initiatives, working with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of new tools, systems, and processes across the organization. Develop and oversee training programs for teams to ensure they are equipped to effectively utilize new technologies and systems, fostering a culture of agility and innovation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 12-14 Years Work Experience in leading technology solutions within finance, including S4 Hana, data governance, and analytics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Technology or Data Analytics) preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., S4 Hana certifications, data governance, project management) are highly desirable.

• S4 Hana Expertise: In-depth knowledge of S4 Hana modules, E2E processes, implementation best practices, and integration strategies. with proven experience in managing large-scale deployments.

• Technology Solutions Leadership: Expertise in evaluating and implementing non-S4 technical solutions, including AI, RPA, EXA, and analytics tools, to drive business value.

• Data Governance & Compliance: Proven ability to establish and maintain robust data governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity, security, and accessibility in global systems.

• Project & Program Management: Strong experience managing and leading large-scale, complex, enterprise technology technology deployments, ensuring alignment with business goals and on-time delivery.

• Digital Transformation & Data Solutions: Strong background in driving digital transformation and leveraging data solutions to improve finance decision-making and business outcomes

• Change Leadership: Ability to drive successful change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new technologies and processes.

• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure) and third-party tools used in finance analytics and automation.

Location: Global role, location could be within EMEA, NA or LATAM.

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

EMEA - Requisition Number: R-016833

NA - Requisition Number: R-019312

LATAM - Requisition Number: R-019317

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine