Lead Financial Analyst – SAP S/4HANA Inventory Release

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead end-to-end inventory release readiness for SAP S/4HANA deployments, including planning, milestone management, risk tracking, issue resolution, and business readiness .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeCiudad Juarez • MexicoSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAP S/4HANA inventory management, including deployment, accounting processes, and compliance with SOX requirements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in business readiness and testing for inventory processes.

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SAP S/4HANA Inventory ManagementInventory AccountingSOX ComplianceStakeholder ManagementBusiness Process Design

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Hard Skills

SAP S/4HANAInventory AccountingStock MovementsValuationReconciliationsControlsBusiness TestingCutover PlanningData ValidationAudit Support

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingCross-Functional CollaborationHands-On Execution

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAPMPMBASAP S/4HANA Certification

Industry Keywords

FinanceSupply ChainManufacturingBusiness TransformationInventory Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end inventory release readiness for SAP S/4HANA deployments, including planning, milestone management, risk tracking, issue resolution, and business readiness
Partner with Finance, Supply Chain Operations, and IT to deliver inventory processes supporting accurate movements, valuation, controls, and reporting
Support design and deployment of inventory accounting and reporting processes in SAP S/4HANA, including reconciliations, reserves, and key financial outputs
Drive readiness for inventory-related controls and compliance requirements, including SOX validation, control execution, and audit support
Lead business testing for inventory processes across FIT, BST, and UAT
Translate business needs into process scenarios, requirements, and acceptance criteria
Support cutover planning and execution, including data readiness, validation, reconciliations, and deployment checkpoints
Prepare teams for go-live through training, SOPs, work instructions, and business readiness activities
Act as SAP S/4HANA inventory SME during go-live and hypercare, resolving issues and stabilizing operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5+ years of experience in finance, supply chain finance, consulting, or large-scale business transformation programs supporting manufacturing or inventory-related processes
Hands-on SAP experience required
SAP S/4HANA inventory, materials management, or inventory accounting experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of inventory accounting, stock movements, valuation, reconciliations, and controls within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
Experience supporting SAP deployments, business testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization highly valued
Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, PMP, MBA, or SAP S/4HANA certification are a plus
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively across senior leaders, business teams, and technical teams
Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, cross-functional, global environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Respect for diversity and dignity of employees
Recognition of employee merit