Senior Director, Applications, Finance, Orthopedics

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Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management Job Sub Function: Technical Product Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) IT Senior Director, Finance Application. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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. About DePuy Synthes DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world. Job Overview The IT Sr. Director, Enterprise Applications, Finance is a critical technology leadership role responsible for the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimization of enterprise finance applications that support DePuy Synthes’ global business operations. This role partners closely with Finance, IT, and business leadership to ensure finance platforms enable accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. This leader will play a key role during a period of transformation, including business separation activities, system modernization, and increased digitization of finance processes. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future finance technology landscape of a standalone global medical technology organization, and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization. Key Responsibilities Set and execute the enterprise strategy for Finance Applications, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and IT architecture standards. Lead global delivery, support, and continuous improvement of core finance systems (e.g., ERP, record‑to‑report, order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, planning and consolidation). Partner with Finance leadership to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions. Provide executive oversight of large‑scale programs, including system transformations, integrations, and separation‑related initiatives. Ensure strong financial controls, data integrity, and compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements through application design and governance. Lead, develop, and inspire a global team of IT leaders, architects, and delivery professionals. Manage vendor relationships and system integrators, ensuring high performance, cost effectiveness, and delivery accountability. Drive modernization, automation, and adoption of digital capabilities to improve finance efficiency, insight, and decision‑making. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree required (Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related field). Master’s degree or MBA preferred. Experience and Skills Required: 12-14 years in IT leadership roles supporting enterprise finance systems within large, global organizations. Demonstrated experience leading large, cross‑functional programs and global teams. Strong partnership and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior Finance and business leaders. Experience with financial controls, compliance, and audit requirements (including SOX). Preferred: Experience supporting business separation, carve‑out, or major transformation initiatives. Background in medical technology, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries. Experience driving cloud migration, automation, and advanced analytics within finance applications. Prior accountability for vendor strategy and multi‑million‑dollar IT budgets. Proven leadership of enterprise finance platforms (ERP and adjacent finance applications) across complex, regulated environments. Experience in Financial Accounting (e.g. CPA) Other: Language: English required. Travel: Up to ~20% domestic and international travel. Certifications: Finance or technology certifications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, cloud platforms) preferred but not required. #DePuySynthesCareers 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, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Cost Management, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, People Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Policy Development, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Software Development Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Tactical Planning The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $178,000.00 - $307,050.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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