Finance Manager, Surgical Vision ANZ

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Finance Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description:

Finance Manager – Surgical Vision ANZ

Location: Australia

Reporting to: Senior Finance Manager, APAC Surgical Vision Cluster

Role Overview

The ANZ Surgical Vision Finance Manager is a pivotal role that blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational execution. As the sole finance lead for the Surgical Vision business across Australia and New Zealand, this individual serves as both a strategic business partner and financial steward – driving financial performance, enhancing forecast accuracy, and ensuring compliance. The role requires strong financial and business acumen, advanced Excel and systems skills, and the ability to operate independently across both strategic and operational levels. The successful candidate will thrive in both high-level planning and ground-level execution, ensuring financial discipline, operational excellence, and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Serve as a core member of the ANZ Surgical Vision Leadership Team, contributing to strategy and execution.
• Provide financial insights and leadership to commercial and cross-functional teams.
• Lead financial planning and integrated business planning cycles
• Drive P&L management, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives
• Influence business decisions through financial modelling, reporting, and storytelling.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Analyze actuals and provide insights on performance drivers.
• Develop accurate forecasts and scenario plans to support decision-making.
• Support commercial negotiations and validate deal models and contracts.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and compliance in deal structures.

Compliance

• Take a proactive role in shaping and upholding compliance standards
• Ensure adequate documentation and alignment with guidelines
• Champions processes that enhance confidence, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory and internal standards.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Collaborate across APAC finance teams to share best practices and lead initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement, finance transformation, and digital enablement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous learning.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across J&J finance teams (e.g., GS, Tax, FS&T, Treasury).

Core Competencies

• P&L Management: Strong understanding of revenue/cost drivers and financial discipline.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess long-term scenarios and make sound decisions.
• Analytical Rigor: Skilled in financial modelling and translating data into insights.
• Independent Execution: Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative Leadership: Builds trust and influence across teams without direct authority.

• Constructive Challenger: Willing to question the status quo when beneficial. Balances respect for governance with the courage to challenge processes in the interest of customers, efficiency, and business outcomes.

• Continuous Process Improvement: Identifies and drives efficiency and value creation.

• Operational Discipline: Applies a structured, project management approach to large or recurring tasks (e.g., SLOB, Audits). Ensures timely and accurate execution.
• Effective Communication: Crafts compelling narratives to influence stakeholders.
• Governance & Risk Awareness: Ensures compliance and promotes process confidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of finance experience, ideally in Vision or MedTech.

Required Skills:

Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Modeling, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

Budget Management, Execution Focus, Expense Controls, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Internal Controls, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management