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**Job Function: **
Finance
**Job Sub Function: **
Finance Business Partners
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Job Description:
Job Description
As the Finance Lead for Japan within Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Heart Recovery business, this role leads the Japan Commercial Finance agenda and partners closely with cross-functional leaders to drive business growth and disciplined decision-making. The Finance Manager will own the Japan P&L performance management and planning cadence, deliver high-quality insights and reporting to leadership, and ensure timely and accurate close in collaboration with the Shared Service Center and regional/global stakeholders. This position also provides day-to-day leadership and coaching to one direct report.
This is a key business partnering role requiring strong stakeholder management across Commercial, Marketing, Sales, and other functions in Japan, as well as effective collaboration with APAC Finance and Global teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual budget cycle and the two planning processes (e.g., mid-year and year-end), engaging functional leaders to develop robust assumptions, scenarios, and timely updates.
- Provide valuable, action-oriented reporting and insights to Japan management, including monthly P&L performance tracking, variance analysis, and key drivers.
- Identify, quantify, and communicate P&L risks and opportunities; recommend countermeasures to maximize business performance.
- Drive investment allocation discussions to optimize spend effectiveness and support growth priorities.
- Respond promptly and effectively to ad-hoc inquiries and initiatives from APAC Finance and Global/HQ stakeholders.
- Partner with the Shared Service Center to execute accurate and timely monthly and quarterly close, including accruals, compliance with policies, and reconciliations as required.
- Strengthen commercial finance processes, governance, and internal controls; continuously improve reporting and planning quality.
- Coach and develop one direct report, providing clear priorities, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA/CPA/USCPA/CMA a plus.
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business controlling, ideally within medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or other matrixed multinational environments.
- Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting/forecasting, and financial analysis; ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
- Experience leading planning cycles and partnering with senior stakeholders across functions.
- Working knowledge of month-end and quarter-end close processes and collaboration with Shared Service/Center of Excellence teams.
- High learning agility, strong ownership, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills in Japanese and English (Business-level) to interact with Japan leadership and APAC/Global stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., ERP and planning tools); Power BI or similar analytics tools preferred.
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Budget Management, Collaborating, Consulting, Data Quality, Developing Others, Execution Focus, Expense Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Inclusive Leadership, Internal Controls, Leadership, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Team Management, Vendor Management