Senior Manager, International Business… at Johnson &… · Prague

Senior Manager, International Business Controller

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Hybrid Work

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Finance Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, Prague, Czechia, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Manager, International Business Controller, located in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, International Business Controller plays a critical role in driving financial performance, transparency, and decision‑making across international markets within DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with regional and functional leaders to provide financial leadership, ensure strong controls, and support strategic initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes at scale while supporting a dynamic, global organization during a period of transformation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and business partnering support to international commercial and operational teams.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes for assigned international regions.
• Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support pricing, investment, and profitability analyses to enable informed business decisions.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations) to drive financial discipline and efficiency.
• Lead and develop financial processes to improve reporting accuracy, timeliness, and standardization across markets.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including business reviews, transformation efforts, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline (required).
• Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including business controlling or financial planning roles.
• Experience supporting international or multi‑country operations.
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial governance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools).

Preferred:

• Experience in a global matrixed organization, ideally within medical devices, healthcare, or a regulated industry.
• Prior people leadership or indirect team leadership experience.
• Experience supporting commercial finance, pricing, or margin management activities.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Experience driving process improvements or finance transformation initiatives.

Other:

• Language requirements: Fluent in English; additional European language skills are an advantage.
• Travel: Up to 20% international travel may be required.
• Certifications: Professional finance or accounting certifications preferred (see above).

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Budget Management, Consulting, Execution Focus, Expense Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Disclosures, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Internal Controls, Organizing, Program Management, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management