Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) - Japan

About the role

The Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is a 2.5-year global program focused on developing future finance leaders. Participants rotate between assignments at different Johnson & Johnson companies, covering parts of the finance function such as Business Unit Finance, Accounting, Tax, Supply Chain and R&D Finance. The program starts in January to March 2027 and leads to a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Rotate through an 18-month and a 12-month assignment across J&J companies, learning core accounting and financial analysis
• Develop leadership skills in teamwork, risk-taking and initiative, and demonstrate the Johnson & Johnson Credo
• Work with cross-functional teams and interact with senior management
• Receive on-the-job coaching and performance feedback from supervisors, mentors and program leaders
• Build a broad view of the companies and discover opportunities across businesses

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting & Controlling, Business Administration or Economics); degrees in analytics and statistics may be considered
• 1-3 years of full-time finance or accounting experience (internships and apprenticeships excluded); MNC and Big 4 experience preferred
• Proficiency in both English and Japanese is a must; TOEIC score required, 850+ a plus
• Authorization to work in Japan on a permanent, full-time basis
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience and CPA, CMA or other financial certification preferred; training costs for certification are supported

Required skills

• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and/or data analytics and reporting software (SAP, TM1, Anaplan, Tableau, Power BI)
• Financial analysis, financial modeling and financial planning
• Ability to influence business partners with data and manage change
• Strong communication, presentation and time-management skills

What we offer

• Up to six months of on-the-job onboarding before the program starts
• Five weeks of in-person training at J&J World HQ in the US, taught by internal managers and external instructors
• One-time bonus for recognized finance and accounting accreditation