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Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), PhilippinesJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Collections & Dispute Management Team Lead , located in Taguig City, Philippines.
Job Title: Collections & Dispute Management Team Lead (PG25)
“Reimagine the possibilities” at Johnson and Johnson Global Finance! We live this motto every day by creating game-changing business solutions for the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company.
As a member of our Global Finance team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals located in over 60 countries. This new network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career in J&J.
At J&J Global Finance, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
This role will be part of the Global Services Finance team in the Invoice to Cash process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world.
ITC Collections & Dispute Management Team Lead - is responsible for managing and overseeing end to end service delivery in the Invoice to Cash Collection and dispute function for specific business MRCs and markets
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to create a new publicly traded company. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 24 months, and it will be subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as required, and other customary conditions and approvals. It is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, this position may be conveyed with New Orthopaedics business. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to the successful candidate by New Orthopaedics at an appropriate time and would be subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Collections & Accounts Receivable Management
Own strategic management of customer collections and open receivables for complex and high‑value accounts through proactive engagement, negotiation, and advanced dispute resolution techniques.
Influence and drive desired customer payment behavior to optimize cash flow, improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and mitigate credit risk.
Lead performance management of collection KPIs against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), identifying gaps and driving corrective actions.
Perform advanced AR forecasting, trend analysis, and root cause analysis to anticipate risks and enable proactive portfolio management.
Provide senior‑level oversight and decision making on Sales Order Releasing activities within defined authority limits, escalating risks as appropriate.
Dispute Management
Own end‑to‑end dispute lifecycle for a portfolio of strategically important, high‑risk, or high‑revenue customer accounts, from investigation through resolution and financial posting.
Act as a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex, non‑standard, or escalated disputes, leveraging deep functional and business knowledge.
Manage and oversee non‑disputed credits, revenue adjustments, and reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution.
Provide expert guidance, escalation leadership, and solutioning support to internal stakeholders to resolve complex customer and revenue issues.
Participate in or lead customer‑facing negotiations to resolve disputes, protect revenue, and strengthen long‑term customer relationships.
Proactively identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement opportunities, leverage available technology and tools, and ensure sustained audit readiness and controls compliance.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a key strategic partner to Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, Deliver Revenue, and Finance teams to drive end‑to‑end I2C effectiveness.
Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for internal stakeholders on collections, disputes, revenue, and customer risk matters.
Influence cross‑functional decision making by providing insights, recommendations, and risk assessments.
Support leadership through advanced analysis, executive‑ready reporting, and high‑impact special projects as required.
Qualifications:
Education:
A minimum of a bachelor’s level degree or equivalent is required, preferably in accounting, finance, or related business discipline.
CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications is preferred
Experience and Skills Required:
4-6 years of relevant work experience
Has an End-to-end Invoice to Cash process experience (Cash Applications, Credit Management, Collections/Dispute Management), with extensive expertise in the latter (Collections/Dispute Management) and preferably in the same Industry as J&J – Healthcare/Pharma – Preferred.
Strong customer engagement skills (including ability to manage difficult customers) for both internal and external stakeholders.
Capable of shaping and defining solutions and strategies for customer portfolios
Advanced Negotiation and communication skills
Able to support and prepare foundational analysis for evidence-based decision making.
Present results and strategies to senior leadership.
Change Management Skills preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)
Fluent in English for communication, for both oral and written
Technology proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP
Strong collaboration, influencing, change and communication skills with strategic mindset.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)
Knowledge of SAP systems
Foreign language capability is a plus
Experience from BPO or shared services center of a multinational corporation and even local companies with relevant experience.
Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.
Foreign language capability is a plus
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Collaborating, Communication, Consulting, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Multi Currency Accounting, Numerically Savvy, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process OptimizationDePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Collections & Dispute Management Team Lead , located in Taguig City, Philippines.
Job Title: Collections & Dispute Management Team Lead (PG25)
“Reimagine the possibilities” at Johnson and Johnson Global Finance! We live this motto every day by creating game-changing business solutions for the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company.
As a member of our Global Finance team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals located in over 60 countries. This new network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career in J&J.
At J&J Global Finance, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
This role will be part of the Global Services Finance team in the Invoice to Cash process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world.
ITC Collections & Dispute Management Team Lead - is responsible for managing and overseeing end to end service delivery in the Invoice to Cash Collection and dispute function for specific business MRCs and markets
Key Responsibilities:
Collections & Accounts Receivable Management
Own strategic management of customer collections and open receivables for complex and high‑value accounts through proactive engagement, negotiation, and advanced dispute resolution techniques.
Influence and drive desired customer payment behavior to optimize cash flow, improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and mitigate credit risk.
Lead performance management of collection KPIs against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), identifying gaps and driving corrective actions.
Perform advanced AR forecasting, trend analysis, and root cause analysis to anticipate risks and enable proactive portfolio management.
Provide senior‑level oversight and decision making on Sales Order Releasing activities within defined authority limits, escalating risks as appropriate.
Dispute Management
Own end‑to‑end dispute lifecycle for a portfolio of strategically important, high‑risk, or high‑revenue customer accounts, from investigation through resolution and financial posting.
Act as a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex, non‑standard, or escalated disputes, leveraging deep functional and business knowledge.
Manage and oversee non‑disputed credits, revenue adjustments, and reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution.
Provide expert guidance, escalation leadership, and solutioning support to internal stakeholders to resolve complex customer and revenue issues.
Participate in or lead customer‑facing negotiations to resolve disputes, protect revenue, and strengthen long‑term customer relationships.
Proactively identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement opportunities, leverage available technology and tools, and ensure sustained audit readiness and controls compliance.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a key strategic partner to Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, Deliver Revenue, and Finance teams to drive end‑to‑end I2C effectiveness.
Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for internal stakeholders on collections, disputes, revenue, and customer risk matters.
Influence cross‑functional decision making by providing insights, recommendations, and risk assessments.
Support leadership through advanced analysis, executive‑ready reporting, and high‑impact special projects as required.
Qualifications:
Education:
A minimum of a bachelor’s level degree or equivalent is required, preferably in accounting, finance, or related business discipline.
CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications is preferred
Experience and Skills Required:
4-6 years of relevant work experience
Has an End-to-end Invoice to Cash process experience (Cash Applications, Credit Management, Collections/Dispute Management), with extensive expertise in the latter (Collections/Dispute Management) and preferably in the same Industry as J&J – Healthcare/Pharma – Preferred.
Strong customer engagement skills (including ability to manage difficult customers) for both internal and external stakeholders.
Capable of shaping and defining solutions and strategies for customer portfolios
Advanced Negotiation and communication skills
Able to support and prepare foundational analysis for evidence-based decision making.
Present results and strategies to senior leadership.
Change Management Skills preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)
Fluent in English for communication, for both oral and written
Technology proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP
Strong collaboration, influencing, change and communication skills with strategic mindset.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)
Knowledge of SAP systems
Foreign language capability is a plus
Experience from BPO or shared services center of a multinational corporation and even local companies with relevant experience.
Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.
Foreign language capability is a plus
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
#LI-Hybrid
#DePuySynthesCareers

