Senior Finance Analyst - Brazil

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · São Paulo, Brazil

Senior Finance Analyst role at Johnson & Johnson, focusing on financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Brazil region. This role supports financial close activities, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, partnering with business teams to provide financial insights and ensure compliance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including analysis of actuals versus plan and forecast.
  2. Prepare and analyze financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations for Brazil leadership.
  3. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes for the region.
  4. Partner with business and operations teams to evaluate financial performance, trends, and risks.
  5. Support variance analysis and provide clear explanations of drivers impacting results.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
  • Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems/ERP tools
  • Fluency in Portuguese and English

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree or MBA
  • Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, or local statutory requirements
  • Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or healthcare environment
  • Exposure to continuous improvement or finance transformation initiatives
  • Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional and multicultural teams
  • Clear communication skills to translate financial data into business insights
  • Spanish is a plus
  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent

What the JD emphasized

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required)
  • Typically requires 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance.
  • Languages: Fluency in Portuguese and English (required)