Senior Finance Manager OTTAVA US Commercial Revenue Accounting

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly financial review processes for the US Commercial organization.
• Deliver quarter close financial reporting, performance analytics, variance analysis, and executive-level insights.
• Own commercial finance governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and transparency across forecasts, assumptions, and business performance reporting.
• Partner across US Commercial and adjacent teams to evaluate business performance and support operational decision making.
• Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities while developing mitigation plans and recommendations.
• Lead development and evaluation of business cases supporting strategic investments, launch readiness activities, and commercial initiatives.
• Coordinate planning cycles and financial deliverables across multiple stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Ensure compliance with J&J financial policies, SOX requirements, audit standards, and applicable accounting guidance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on simplification, standardization, automation, and enhanced business insights.
• Coach, develop, and provide day-to-day leadership for finance team members while fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Partner with the Finance Director to support executive reviews, leadership presentations, and strategic planning discussions.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive finance, accounting, FP&A, commercial finance, or related experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Application of ASC606/842 to revenue recognition.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional business leadership to influence decisions and drive performance.
• Strong understanding of compliance processes including SOX, audit, and financial controls.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial planning/reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial finance/accounting experience, ideally within healthcare and/or capital products industry.
• CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• CMA certification and/or MBA are also valued.
• Experience leading process transformation, automation, or implementation of financial systems and tools.
• Prior people leadership, talent development, or project leadership experience.
• Familiarity in leveraging AI to streamline workflows, improve insights, and enhance decision making.

Leadership Expectations

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial details to compelling commercial strategy and operational execution.
• Ability to lead through influence and effectively collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing talent and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business recommendations.