Duration: 12 months
Locations: High Wycombe-Buckinghamshire, Wokingham - Berkshire
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.
Position summary
You will find yourself working alongside senior finance and accounting professionals to supporting either our Commercial functions, Tax Planning, Treasury, Global Services or Internal Audit. You will be involved in accounting activities, supporting decision making in future resource investments, and will carry reporting and analytical responsibilities for financial information in your area.
When you join Johnson and Johnson as a Finance Placement Student you will embark on an industrial placement year that gives you a high level of exposure to decision making and places you at the very heart of our business.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Ensuring processes are compliant and meet J&J’s internal controls.
- Reviewing and evaluating financial statements.
- Working with the finance and commercial teams to manage opex spending in line with budgets.
- Engaging with the UK cross sector and international teams to investigate and resolve ad hoc issues.
- Reporting planned and actual figures within the finance team and to our business partners.
- Exposure in financial planning and forecasting for UK and Ireland.
- Preparation of monthly reconciliation in areas of responsibility.
- Collaborating on team projects and driving process efficiencies.
- Applying and interpreting accounting theory and corporate financial policies.
- Coordinating monthly Finance Leadership Council meeting.
- Support in planning of team events.
- Data analysis and reporting using tools such as Excel.
Qualifications
- 2 years of degree level study completed.
- A minimum of 2:1 achieved in first year of study.
- Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Sciences and Business-related degree types preferred.
Key skills and competencies
- Confident and outgoing communicator.
- Ability to build strong relationships through communication.
- Ability to relay challenging or complex messages.
- Strong team working skills.
- Intellectual curiosity.
- Excellent level of analytical ability.
- Assertive and diplomatic.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve and analyze situations.
- Must be a motivated self-starter with ambition.
- Strong organization skills.
- Experience with Excel is beneficial but not required.
Please note that we plan to close for first round of applications on 31 December, but could close earlier if we receive too many applications.
