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Job Function:
FinanceJob Sub Function:
Financial Planning & AnalysisJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United KingdomJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Financial Analyst, FP&A Data & Analytics, located in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
The Financial Analyst, FP&A Data & Analytics supports financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting through advanced data analysis and insight generation. This role partners closely with FP&A, commercial, and operational teams to enhance data quality, improve reporting efficiency, and deliver actionable insights that drive informed decision‑making across the business. The position offers exposure to global finance processes and the opportunity to help shape analytics capabilities within DePuy Synthes during a period of transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Support budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end close activities through accurate data preparation and analysis.
Develop, maintain, and enhance FP&A dashboards, reports, and analytics to support business performance reviews.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure consistent data definitions and reporting standards.
Support variance analysis and provide clear explanations of performance versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
Assist in improving FP&A processes, automation, and data accuracy through continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline (required).
Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
2-4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related analytics role.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large and complex data sets.
Experience with financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
Preferred:
Experience in a global or matrixed organization.
Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or advanced analytics platforms.
Experience supporting commercial or operational finance teams.
Knowledge of ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion).
Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or another regulated industry.
Other:
Language requirements: Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Travel: Up to 10–20% may be required, primarily within the region.
Certifications: Professional finance or analytics certifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
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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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Business Behavior, Coaching, Communication, Consulting, Data Savvy, Econometric Models, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Learning Agility, Microsoft Office, Operational Excellence, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management