Inventory and COGS Lead

Job offer

We are hiring at Johnson & Johnson in Prague!

Do you enjoy owning complex inventory and COGS topics end‑to‑end, leading transitions, and working closely with business partners across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations?

Do you have strong accounting expertise, SAP / JDE knowledge, Manufacturing Controller experience and a mindset for process improvement and issue resolution?

If yes, we would like to hear from you!

Your impact and responsibilities

Own the finalization, control, and communication of Inventory & COGS statements and reports (Finished Goods / Inventory) on a monthly basis, including in‑depth data analysis, root‑cause explanations, corrections, and journal entry posting using SAP and Excel.
Act as a key finance contact for inventory activities, supporting the transition of Make scope into the GS organization and ensuring accuracy, process understanding, and operational stability.
Support J&J affiliates and local finance teams (EMEA) in the finalization and control of inventory reserves (e.g. SLOB, Full Absorption, Inventory Revaluation, LCM), including P&L impact analysis.
Ensure that inventory data is complete, accurate, and reported on time, in line with month‑end closing cut‑offs and revenue recognition requirements.
Take an active role in large‑scale initiatives and projects impacting inventory and COGS, such as transitions, system onboarding, and process changes.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert supporting other team members with complex analyses, reconciliations, and problem resolution, and contribute to knowledge transfer and onboarding of new joiners.
Review existing processes and drive improvements in collaboration with standardization and automation teams, identifying root causes of recurring issues and coordinating sustainable solutions.
Perform inventory reconciliations, proactively resolving and preventing discrepancies in cooperation with IT, Customer Service, Warehouses, and Local Finance.
Proactively and timely respond to queries from stakeholders and act as a trusted finance partner and source of expertise.
 

Qualifications

Finance or Accounting background; Bachelor’s degree minimum
Several years of experience as Manufacturing Controller
Strong SAP / JDE knowledge (inventory‑related processes); experience with advanced analytics tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI) is a strong advantage
Advanced MS Excel skills
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage complex topics
Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability
Commitment to continuous learning and self‑development
Proficient written and spoken English
 

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.