DS International Office Financial Analyst

Overview

The Financial Analyst supports the DS International Office Finance Manager with financial planning, reporting, compliance, and transformation activities across the DS International Regional Office organization.

What you'll do

• Support the preparation and consolidation of actuals, forecasts, Long-Term Plans (LT), Business Plans (BP), Flash reporting, and Budget versus Actual (BVA) analyses.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews and business discussions.
• Analyze financial performance and identify key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in the coordination of Monthly Business Reviews and planning cycles.
• Maintain financial models and reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Support financial management of DS International Office activities and ensure financial information is accurately reflected within company systems.
• Assist with balance sheet reviews, accruals, reconciliations, and financial controls activities.
• Support compliance, statutory, tax, and audit requirements through data collection and documentation.
• Help maintain strong internal control processes and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Support the AK19 equity clearing process by coordinating data collection, analysis, and reconciliation activities.
• Assist in ensuring costs are allocated appropriately across sourcing entities.
• Contribute to process improvements as the organization transitions to new planning and reporting systems.
• Support Reporting Transformation & Standardization initiatives.
• Assist with process documentation, testing, training, and implementation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, standardization, and automation.
• Support the development of dashboards and performance reporting tools.
• Participate in finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with colleagues across FP&A, Global Services, Tax, and Regional Finance teams to gather information and support analysis.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to support decision-making.
• Proactively escalate risks, issues, and data quality concerns.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across the finance organization.
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Actively participate in team meetings, planning discussions, and transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.
• Support onboarding and knowledge-sharing activities within the team when required.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years of finance, accounting, FP&A, business partnering, or related finance experience.
• Experience supporting financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Learning agility and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.

Nice to have

• Master's degree or progress toward a professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent).
• Experience within Johnson & Johnson, MedTech, or a multinational organization.
• Exposure to finance transformation, process improvement, or system implementation activities.
• Familiarity with SAP, Anaplan, CFIN, Power BI, or similar finance and reporting tools.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, India.