Finance Graduate Program 2023 – Ireland

Duration of position : 23 months
Location : Ireland

Imagine The Breakthroughs We’ll Make Together

At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world’s the most significant healthcare challenges. Our Corporate, MedTech, and Pharmaceutical teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. We're disrupting outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with transformative ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there’s no limit to the impact you can make here. Are you ready to reimagine healthcare?

You Belong at Johnson & Johnson
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in Ireland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong.”

The Opportunity
A newly created finance graduate talent development program within Johnson & Johnson. This program is designed specifically to prepare and develop future generations of diverse business leaders within the finance organization.

What’s on Offer?

• A 23 month rotational program across multiple sectors of our Business including - Vision, Pharmaceutical and MedTech, and across multiple areas of accounting and finance.
• The structured nature of the program provides accelerated end to end insights of a best in class global finance environment.
• Build diverse experiences by working in many different functions within finance.
• Graduates will develop critical leadership & technical skills through rotational assignments, in-depth training and ongoing mentoring and feedback.
• Graduates will be provided in depth training and an opportunity to utilize transformational technology and cutting-edge digital tools.
• Enjoy full sponsorship of recognized finance and accounting accreditation such as ACCA or CIMA.
• Benefit from J&J companies being formally recognized partners of various accountancy bodies.
• The opportunity of international networking – broad interaction with finance peers and senior management from all over the world.
• Flexible working arrangements are in place across J&J companies.

Main Responsibilities
You will be exposed to a range of finance expertise such as Financial Control, Compliance, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, General Ledger, Monthly Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Statutory Accounts, FX-Hedging, Inventory and Forecasting.

• Responsible for Financial Reporting of Actual and Forecast cycles.
• Partnering with other J&J affiliates, Supply Chain, R&D, Tax, Commercial and third parties on various initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits and partner with the Compliance Team.
• Prepare presentations and business updates for various management review meetings and other key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices, including opportunities arising from global/corporate projects.
• Support the implementation of processes identified for standardisation and digital automation.

Qualifications

Key skills and competencies:

• High level of leadership potential
• Ability to deliver excellent results under pressure
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Excellent and adaptable communication skills
• Strong network building skills
• Developed time management and organisational skills
• Creative problem solver
• Tech Savvy and data inquisitive
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Power BI, Visual & Power Query)
• SAP, Alteryx or Tableau systems experience desired but not essential
  

Requirements of the role:

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Information Systems or Economics) and/or a clear and demonstrable interest in Finance
• Achieve a minimum 2:1 or higher final year grade
• Graduated within 2021 or 2022 or to be graduated latest by August 2023

Please note that we plan to close for first round of applications on 25th January, but could close earlier if we receive too many applications

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