Associate Finance Manager

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Finance Business Partners Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines Job Description: The Associate Finance Manager is the trusted business partner to the General Manager and the Innovative Medicine Philippines Core Leadership Team. You will own the end-to-end financial management of the IM Philippines business, from planning and forecasting through month-end close, revenue and gross-to-net management, and compliance. You will turn financial insight into clear recommendations that drive profitable growth, sound resource allocation, and a strong control environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance, IM SMIP Cluster, you will also partner closely with regional FP&A, Global Services finance teams, Tax, Legal, and Supply Chain. You will be responsible for:Business Partnering and Decision SupportServe as the finance member of the IM Philippines Core Leadership Team, providing insight and constructive challenge on business performance, investment choices, and trade-offs. Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical teams on brand performance, A&P and CME budget allocation, and business cases, applying a cost-benefit and ROI mindset. Lead financial analysis for pricing cases, transfer price and operating margin reviews, patient access programs, and new product launches. Build finance capability across the business, including delivering finance training for non-finance colleagues. Planning, Forecasting and Performance ManagementLead the Philippines submissions for all planning cycles, including Business Plan (BP), Long-Range Financial Plan (LRFP), June and November Updates (JU/NU), Latest Thinking (LAT), and monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP). Own the Philippines opex and headcount plan, working with budget owners to set realistic, driver-based budgets and hold them accountable for delivery. Prepare monthly business performance reviews and budget-vs-actual (BVA) analysis, explaining key variances in sales, gross profit, and opex, and recommending corrective actions. Track sales forecast accuracy and risks and opportunities with Commercial and Supply Chain to ensure a reliable outlook for regional and cluster leadership. Financial Close, Revenue and ReportingCoordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with Global Services partners (Revenue Accounting, Procurement Accounting, Legal Entity Accounting), including review of accruals, reserves, and journal entries. Review and approve gross-to-net reserves, including sales returns, billing adjustments, Senior Citizen and PWD discounts, and price change management (PCM). Prepare and submit management reporting in line with the approval matrix. Support the statutory financial statement audit and clearance process with external auditors. Partner with the Tax Centre of Excellence on local tax matters, including tax audits and VAT. Compliance and ControlsKeep financial controls strong across the business, including the approval matrix and delegation of authority, system approver roles, SOP ownership and criticality reviews, and segregation-of-duties checks. Ensure compliance with J&J policies, healthcare compliance requirements, and the J&J internal control framework; support internal and external audits and remediation actions. Drive working capital and inventory discipline, including excess, slow-moving and obsolete (ESO) stock, product returns, and receivables. Continuous Improvement and People DevelopmentLead or sponsor operational efficiency initiatives that improve gross-to-net, gross profit, and ways of working. Simplify and automate finance processes and reporting, using digital and AI tools where appropriate. Coach and develop junior analysts through dotted-line support, and contribute to a strong talent pipeline within SEAI BUF Finance. Take part in cluster finance forums, sharing best practices across markets. Qualifications / Requirements:RequiredBachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an equivalent professional qualification (e.g., CMA, ACCA, CA). Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive finance experience, including business partnering, FP&A, and/or business unit finance in a multinational organization. Strong experience with planning and forecasting, month-end close, and revenue and gross-to-net accounting. Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance, and governance. Proven ability to influence and constructively challenge senior, non-finance stakeholders. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; working knowledge of planning and reporting tools. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financials simply to non-finance audiences. Fluency in English; Filipino is an advantage for local stakeholder engagement. PreferredPharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience, ideally in the Philippine market. Experience with distributor models, government tenders, and pricing or market access dynamics. Exposure to J&J or similar shared-services finance models (e.g., Global Services Account-to-Report, Revenue Accounting). Experience coaching or managing junior finance talent. A track record of leading process improvement, automation, or digital finance initiatives. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: