I2C Collection & Dispute Mgmt Sr Analyst

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Job Function:
Finance

Job Sub Function:
AP/AR

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Hamburg, Germany

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) I2C Collection & Dispute Mgmt Sr Analyst, located in Hamburg, Germany.

“Reimagine the possibilities” at Johnson and Johnson Global Finance! We live this motto every day by creating game-changing business solutions for the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company.

As a member of our Global Finance team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals   located   in over 60 countries. This new network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career in J&J.

At J&J Global Finance, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This role will be part of the Global Services Finance team in the   Invoice to Cash   process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world.

ITC   Collections & Dispute Management   Sr   Analyst -   is responsible for   end ‑ to ‑ end   ownership of customer collections and dispute management activities within the   Invoice ‑ to ‑ Cash   (I2C) process, supporting Johnson & Johnson Global Services Finance.   This role supports   high ‑ risk ,   high ‑ value   customer portfolios and ensures   timely   cash collection,   accurate   dispute resolution, and compliance with internal controls and service level commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

Collections & Accounts Receivable Management

- Manage customer collections and open receivables through proactive   follow ‑ ups , customer engagement, negotiation, and dispute resolution techniques

- Drive desired customer payment behavior to maximize cash flow and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

- Monitor collection performance and KPIs against Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

- Perform AR forecasting, trend analysis, and root cause analysis on payment behavior

- Manage Sales Order Releasing activities within defined authority limits

Dispute Management

- Own end-to-end dispute management for assigned key accounts, from investigation and root cause analysis to resolution and financial adjustments.

- Serve as a Senior Dispute Analyst Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex,   high ‑ value , or   high ‑ risk   disputes.

- Manage non-disputed credit transactions and revenue reconciliation activities.

- Provide guidance and escalation support for complex customer and internal issues to   expedite   resolution.

- Participate in or support customer negotiations to resolve disputes and improve payment outcomes.

- Identify   and execute process improvement opportunities,   utilize   technology tools, and support audit readiness and audit requests.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

- Partner closely with Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, Deliver Revenue, and Finance teams.

- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on collection, dispute, and   revenue ‑ related   matters.

- Support management with   ad ‑ hoc   analysis, reporting, and special projects as   required .

Qualifications:

Education:

- A minimum of a bachelor’s level degree or equivalent is   required , preferably in accounting, finance, or related business discipline.

- CPA, CMA,   MBA   and/or other financial certifications   is   preferred

Experience and Skills Required:

- 2-4   years of relevant work experience

- Has an End-to-end Invoice to Cash process experience (Cash Applications, Credit Management, Collections/Dispute Management), with extensive   expertise   in the latter (Collections/Dispute Management) and preferably in the same Industry as J&J – Healthcare/Pharma – Preferred.

- Strong customer engagement skills (including   ability   to manage difficult customers) for both internal and external stakeholders .

- Basic Negotiation skills

- Analytical and problem solver

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)

Fluent in English for communication, for both oral and written

Technology   proficiency   in Microsoft Office and ERP

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.

Teamwork spirit and can work under pressure

Preferred Knowledge,   Skills   and Abilities:

(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)

Knowledge of SAP systems

Foreign language capability is a plus

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against   on the basis of   disability.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Collaboration, Communication, Consulting, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Multi Currency Accounting, Numerically Savvy, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Optimization

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€62,500.00 - €97,865.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.