Senior Financial Analyst, BUF Supply Chain

Johnson & Johnson

. Act as strategic finance partner to EMEA Plan, Source, and Supplier Engineering departments .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAachen • GermanySenior💰 €62,500 - €97,865 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on compliance and internal controls. Proficient in leveraging advanced Excel and SAP S/4HANA to deliver actionable financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

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Financial AnalysisBudgeting And ForecastingSAP S/4HANAAdvanced Excel SkillsSOX Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingP&L AnalyticsInventory ManagementCost Center AnalyticsPurchase Price Variance AnalysisGR/IR ReconciliationCapital Appropriation Request PreparationScrap Driver Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAdaptabilityIntellectual CuriosityAutonomous OperationInfluencing Decisions

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePowerPointExcelSAP S/4HANAAdaptive

Industry Keywords

OpexCapexCompliance RequirementsSupply Chain FinanceAI ConceptsEthical AI Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as strategic finance partner to EMEA Plan, Source, and Supplier Engineering departments
Ensure accurate financials and lead planning and forecasting activities aligned with strategic priorities
Develop and deliver performance reporting, analysis, and actionable financial insights
Partner with US counterparts, Global Services, and business partners
Lead and coordinate Opex, Capex, and Inventory budgeting, forecasting, and actual reporting
Own cost center budget-versus-actual analytics, including P&L, capex, and headcount
Develop business commentary, provide counsel, influence decisions, and support action planning
Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventories, identify root causes, and influence remediation
Own purchase price variance analysis and implement corrective actions with procurement and operations
Oversee physical inventory controls and resolve variances in line with compliance requirements
Analyze scrap drivers, recommend mitigation actions, and track savings
Lead finance support for material-master change requests and assess financial impacts
Manage GR/IR reconciliation and month-end accuracy
Support Capital Appropriation Request preparation and submission
Own SOX controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
Establish interaction models with business partners, Global Services, and supply chain teams
Identify financial opportunities and risks and align stakeholders on targets
Foster internal collaboration across the Supply Chain Finance organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and accounting
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
High proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Adaptive preferred
Intellectual curiosity and confidence to operate autonomously with minimal direct supervision
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables and adapt in a fast-changing environment
Strong financial analysis skills
Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and tools
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
German language skills considered an advantage
Understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including responsible and ethical AI practices
Experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location, based on employee and company performance
Vacation days
Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
Bereavement leave
Caregiver leave
Volunteer leave
Well-being reimbursement
Programs for financial, physical and mental health
Service anniversary and recognition awards
Insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents