Finance Business Partner Manager

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Finance Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

Manager, Finance Business Partner

Role Overview

The Manager  - Corporate Finance Business Partner is a key member of the Global Services Finance organization within the Global Compensation & Benefits Accounting (Global C&B) process area. This role is responsible for leading Compensation Planning/ Labor Headcount (LHC) Forecasting, and Actuals performance management activities across assigned legal entities for Corporate.

The role serves as a trusted finance partner to Corporate FP&A, Business Unit Finance (BUF), Total Rewards, Benefits, Equity, HR, Payroll, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive forecasting accuracy, financial transparency, and actionable business insights. The position plays a critical role in translating workforce and compensation data into meaningful financial analyses that support business decisions and enterprise planning cycles.

In addition, the Manager will lead a team supporting both Compensation Planning and Actuals activities while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and capability development across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering & Comp/Labor Headcount (LHC) Planning

• Lead the end-to-end labor headcount and compensation forecasting process across assigned legal entities of Corporate.
• Partner with FP&A, Business Unit Finance, Corporate Finance, Total Rewards, Benefits, HR, and Corporate Equity teams to develop accurate workforce and compensation forecasts.
• Drive planning activities for key forecast cycles including Business Plan (BP), June Update (JU), November Update (NU), and Latest Thinking exercises.
• Provide proactive insights on risks, opportunities, trends, and financial impacts related to compensation, benefits, headcount, and workforce costs.
• Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and scenario analysis.
• Ensure alignment between forecast assumptions, approved positions, headcount movements, and reported financial results.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Own delivery of Compensation Planning/Labor Headcount Forecasting, and Actuals reporting activities for assigned entities.
• Develop executive-level financial presentations, business reviews, dashboard reporting, and analytical commentary for leadership teams.
• Compile and analyze financial and operational metrics, KPIs, and forecast performance indicators.
• Perform variance analysis and explain key drivers impacting compensation, benefits, and workforce-related expenditures.
• Provide clear and concise storytelling of financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to stakeholders.
• Support quarterly business reviews, leadership discussions, and strategic planning sessions.

Actuals & Financial Close Support

• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of compensation and workforce-related transactions.
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities through analysis of labor-related expenses, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Partner with accounting and operational teams to investigate variances and resolve issues impacting financial results.
• Monitor key balance sheet and P&L accounts related to compensation and benefits processes.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, controls execution, and compliance activities.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead and develop a team supporting Compensation Planning and Actuals operations.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned to business objectives.
• Coach and develop team members' technical, analytical, business partnering, and leadership capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
• Promote knowledge sharing, succession planning, and capability building across the organization.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to enhance forecast accuracy, process efficiency, stakeholder experience, and operational effectiveness.
• Leverage data analytics and visualization tools to improve business insights and decision support.
• Lead process standardization, automation, and transformation initiatives across the planning and reporting landscape.
• Drive adoption of best practices and improve governance over workforce planning and compensation forecasting processes.
• Support broader Global Services and ATR transformation initiatives as required.

Enterprise Leadership

• Champion Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in decision-making and team culture.
• Act as a change leader and advocate for strategic organizational initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, HR, Payroll, Total Rewards, and other stakeholder groups globally.
• Influence cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Work Shift: EMEA/Night Shift

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance Business Partnering, Workforce Planning, Compensation Planning, or Accounting.
• Prior experience managing teams and leading cross-functional stakeholder engagements.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed, shared services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, MedTech, or BPO environment preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management skills.
• Experience with labor headcount, compensation forecasting, and workforce planning processes.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and planning tools such as Anaplan.
• Experience with ERP platforms (SAP preferred) and financial reporting systems.
• Understanding of financial controls, compliance, SOX, and audit requirements.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on delivering actionable insights and measurable business impact.

Travel Requirements

• International travel may be required (0-10%).

 Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance Business Partnering, Workforce Planning, Compensation Planning, or Accounting.
• Prior experience managing teams and leading cross-functional stakeholder engagements.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed, shared services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, MedTech, or BPO environment preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management skills.
• Experience with labor headcount, compensation forecasting, and workforce planning processes.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and planning tools such as Anaplan.
• Experience with ERP platforms (SAP preferred) and financial reporting systems.
• Understanding of financial controls, compliance, SOX, and audit requirements.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on delivering actionable insights and measurable business impact.

Travel Requirements

• International travel may be required (0-10%).

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Budget Management, Coaching, Execution Focus, Expense Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Trends, Internal Controls, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Training People, Vendor Management