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Job Function:
FinanceJob Sub Function:
Financial Planning & AnalysisJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
London, United KingdomJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a SFA, FP&A Data & Analytic, located in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Data & Analytics plays a key role in delivering advanced financial analysis, insights, and data‑driven decision support across the organization. This role partners closely with FP&A leadership, commercial teams, and operations to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve performance visibility, and strengthen analytics capabilities. The position offers meaningful exposure to global finance processes and the opportunity to influence business outcomes through high‑quality data and insights during a period of transformation at DePuy Synthes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning activities.
Develop and deliver advanced FP&A dashboards, reports, and analytics to support executive and business reviews.
Perform detailed variance analysis and provide clear, actionable explanations of performance versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate data into insights that drive business decisions.
Improve data quality, reporting consistency, and analytical processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support financial modeling, scenario analysis, and ad‑hoc analyses for strategic initiatives.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on analytics best practices, as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline (required).
Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
4–6 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or data analytics roles.
Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data sets.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
Proven ability to communicate insights clearly to senior and non‑finance stakeholders.
High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity.
Preferred:
Experience in a global, matrixed organization.
Proficiency with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion).
Exposure to commercial finance, pricing, or margin management.
Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or another regulated industry.
Other:
Language requirements: Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Travel: Up to 10–20% may be required, primarily within the region.
Certifications: Professional finance or analytics certifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Communication, Consulting, Data Savvy, Econometric Models, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Excellence, Problem Solving