Lead Analyst, Currency Analytics

Company Overview

Johnson & Johnson is dedicated to advancing healthcare innovation to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases through cutting-edge medicine and MedTech solutions. We strive to create smarter, less invasive, and more personalized healthcare treatments, delivering impactful breakthroughs globally.

Aligned with Our Credo, we nurture an inclusive workplace that respects diversity and values every employee's individuality and contributions.

Role Summary

Within DePuy Synthes' Principal Operations team, the Currency Management group handles worldwide financial currency impact analysis and hedging to manage volatility. This Lead Analyst role requires close collaboration with global finance and treasury teams as well as senior leadership to standardize currency forecasting and reporting tools and provide insights into consolidated financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage a standalone Transactional Currency Impact process tailored for DePuy Synthes using relevant systems, data, and workflows.
• Coordinate and consolidate currency impact data for budgeting and actual reporting during all financial cycles.
• Develop and lead training initiatives to educate business partners on currency management and hedging strategies, maintaining comprehensive educational resources.
• Produce currency forecast evaluations, assess risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights for various finance teams and senior management.
• Oversee and enhance the automated currency calculation tools to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement standardized procedures maximizing tool and system capabilities to optimize processes.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with multiple internal partners to drive business value and achieve financial objectives.
• Assist in developing a currency ledger solution within the DePuy Synthes finance function.

Qualifications and Skills

• University degree in Finance or Economics with a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Alteryx is mandatory; intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• In-depth understanding of finance, accounting, and business fundamentals; certifications such as MBA, CPA, or CMA are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of hedge accounting, hedging principles, and inventory accounting.
• Experience in supply chain finance is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner and collaborate effectively in virtual environments.
• Highly motivated with sharp analytical capabilities, intellectual curiosity, and demonstrated leadership.
• Positive and proactive attitude focused on continuous improvement.
• Capacity to balance strategic oversight with detailed analysis, managing multiple priorities independently.
• Commitment to maintaining work-life balance, soliciting and acting upon organizational feedback, and removing barriers to success.

Additional Information

The role is part of Johnson & Johnson's initiative to spin off its Orthopedics business into a standalone company named DePuy Synthes, anticipated to complete within 18 to 24 months. Upon completion, employment terms will align with DePuy Synthes policies and benefits.

Johnson & Johnson promotes equal employment opportunities and actively supports veterans and individuals with disabilities, providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is €63,300 to €101,315 annually. Additional benefits include an annual performance bonus based on company and individual results, paid vacation, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursements, financial/physical/mental health programs, service awards, and insurance plans including coverage for eligible dependents per location-specific plans.