Finance Data Governance Lead Analyst

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Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Governance & Policy

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Finance Data Governance Lead Analyst within the Finance Data Strategy & Management team, located in New Brunswick, N.J.

 Johnson & Johnson believes 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.

Position  Overview

Finance Data Strategy & Management (FDM) is a dynamic, diverse and inclusive organization that offers opportunities to connect with business partners to shape the future of Johnson & Johnson Finance. The group drives innovative data governance and data management strategies and solutions in support of the global SigniFi initiative. SigniFi is focused on reshaping the way we work as a finance team for reporting & analytics for the Johnson & Johnson Finance function.

• Are you energized by the opportunity to analyze complex finance data challenges, improve critical processes, and help shape how finance work gets done on a scale?

• Do you want to grow your expertise at the intersection of finance, data, and technology while contributing to a high-impact transformation shaping the future of finance?

FDM brings together multiple aspects of Finance data through an integrated approach that advances data management practices, strengthens decision-making, and helps drive better business outcomes. As part of this team, you will work across functions to solve meaningful data challenges, improve how finance processes operate, and contribute to transformation at scale. We are an evolving group that offers strong opportunities to build expertise, expand your impact, and grow at the intersection of finance, process and technology. The successful candidate will bring analytical curiosity, learning agility, and a proactive mindset, with the ability to turn new knowledge into practical action in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Finance Data Governance Lead Analyst, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

The Finance Data Governance Lead Analyst will execute and support data governance processes in alignment with the Common Information Model, working across teams to analyze data issues, improve data quality, and strengthen operational consistency in support of business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Governance Analysis & Execution - Execute core data governance activities to support the accuracy of financial data across actuals, planning, and reporting.

• Policy & Documentation Support - Maintain and update data management policies, standards, procedures, and supporting documentation including Data Scope, Data Dictionary, L3/L4, DTPs, and work instructions.

• Data Quality Analysis - Analyze data quality issues, support rule monitoring, and help identify root causes and corrective actions in alignment with the Common Information Model.

• Compliance & Controls Support - Support adherence to financial data management practices aligned with relevant internal controls, policies, and standards.

• Stakeholder Collaboration - Partner with finance, master data, and other stakeholders to gather business requirements, support data stewardship, and address data-related needs.

• Tools & Reporting - Use and support governance tools such as master data intake tools, ServiceNow, and related reporting solutions to monitor and improve processes.

• Training & Knowledge Sharing - Support the development of training materials and documentation to reinforce data governance principles and consistent ways of working.

• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve finance data processes and contribute to data governance and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably within finance, accounting or technology.  A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills Required:

• 3-5 years of finance, financial systems, finance data processes, or data governance experience required.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify issues, and support practical solutions required.

• Demonstrated learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and initiative, with the ability to apply new knowledge in a fast-paced, complex environment with competing priorities required.

• Strong Microsoft Excel, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills required.

• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across evolving business needs required.

Preferred:

• Experience in SAP and with finance master data, hierarchies, or governance workflows preferred.

• Experience with data profiling, data quality analysis, governance reporting, or issue tracking preferred.

• Experience creating and maintaining process documentation, desktop procedures, or work instructions preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Power BI, or similar process-mapping and reporting tools preferred.

Other:

• Ability to be at the New Brunswick, NJ site at least three (3) days per week is required and may travel up to 10% of the time.

• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Power BI, or similar process-mapping and reporting tools preferred.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Analytical Reasoning, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Database Management, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Privacy Standards, Data Savvy, Data Security, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Risk Management, Leadership, Report Writing, Team Management

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000 - $151,800

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.