Job Overview DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Commercial Capabilities. The role is located in Leeds, United Kingdom; Diegem, Belgium; or Zuchwil, Switzerland. This position is part of the Finance & Tax organization and focuses on building finance‑led commercial capabilities to drive profitable growth, value realization, pricing discipline, and compliant execution across global markets. The Sr. Manager will serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Tax, Commercial, and Strategy leaders, translating complex financial, tax, and commercial requirements into scalable frameworks, processes, and insights.
Key Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of finance‑owned commercial capability frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise financial, tax, and governance models.
Partner with Finance, Tax, Commercial, and Strategy teams to embed financial rigor, pricing discipline, and value realization into commercial decision‑making.
Design and implement capabilities across areas such as pricing governance, margin management, commercial investment effectiveness, and tax‑aware commercial structures.
Translate financial and tax requirements into practical tools, guidance, and operating models that support regional and market execution.
Establish standardized metrics, dashboards, and governance routines to monitor commercial performance, financial outcomes, and compliance.
Support cross‑functional initiatives related to business transformation, operating model changes, and separation readiness impacting commercial finance and tax processes.
Lead and develop team members and matrixed project resources, fostering strong financial acumen, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure all activities align with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo, internal controls, tax regulations, and financial compliance standards.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field. MBA, Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Tax preferred.
Experience & Skills: 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance, commercial finance, pricing, tax, commercial strategy, or commercial operations roles. Proven experience operating within a finance‑led commercial or pricing governance model in a complex, matrixed organization. Strong understanding of commercial financial drivers including margin, pricing, incentives, and investment effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to translate financial and tax requirements into scalable commercial processes and tools. Experience partnering with senior leaders across Finance, Tax, and Commercial functions.
Preferred: Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment without direct authority. Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries. Exposure to global pricing, transfer pricing, or tax‑sensitive commercial models. Experience supporting business separations, transformations, or operating model redesigns. Familiarity with financial planning systems, pricing tools, and performance management platforms. Prior people leadership or matrix leadership experience.
Other Requirements Language: Fluent English required; additional European language(s) preferred.
Travel: Up to ~20% international travel may be required.
Certifications (preferred): CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar finance/tax certification.
Preferred Skills Budget Management
Consulting
Execution Focus
Expense Controls
Financial Analysis
Financial Disclosures
Financial Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Financial Reports
Financial Risk Management (FRM)
Internal Controls
Organizing
Program Management
Risk Management
Sarbanes‑Oxley Compliance
Technical Credibility
Vendor Management
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