Financial Leadership Development Program

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career in finance and accounting in a world-class organization as you gain critical experience across a range of business models and disciplines?

If you’re a dynamic, innovative individual with a record of achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and the desire to work on challenging assignments, then we invite you to explore the Johnson & Johnson Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP).

On this page, you can learn about FLDP program benefits, the rotational experience, training, coaching and development, professional certifications, and post-program expectations. You’ll also find information on the qualities we seek in candidates, and information about the application process.

View FLDP opportunities by clicking the link below.

FLDP Positions*

* Opportunities may only be listed during the months of July through December each year.

Program Benefits

Master both technical and strategic skills of business
Work on cross-functional teams in a range of businesses and disciplines
Establish a broad base of knowledge and relationships
Spend time with senior management
Build a solid record of on-the-job performance
Develop valuable leadership skills
Gain a very broad view of our companies
Discover opportunities available across businesses and functions
Begin to explore where you can make your mark within our companies

The Rotational Experience

Two twelve-month rotations at different Johnson & Johnson companies
Assignments across a range of financial disciplines such as operations accounting, financial reporting, sales and marketing finance, internal audit, and R&D finance
Experience in two of the following five business environments:
- Consumer Products
- Pharmaceutical
- Medical Devices and Diagnostics
- Corporate Finance
- Auditing
Assignments may be located in

New Jersey*
Pennsylvania*
Puerto Rico
Indiana
Texas

California
Massachusetts
Florida
Ohio

* Most assignments are located in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Training

Six weeks of classroom and e-learning activities
Training sessions delivered by FLDP program leaders, Johnson & Johnson executives, senior finance leaders, and external consultants
Curriculum focused on core leadership and business competencies, technical skills in finance and accounting, process excellence, value creation, and the economics of the health care industry

Coaching and Development

Participants are assigned a mentor to help guide them to success throughout the program
Program leaders also hold mentoring sessions during each rotation
Program Champions at each company work with participants to ensure effective integration into the program
Immediate supervisors provide on-the-job coaching and performance feedback

Professional Certifications

Participants are strongly encouraged to pursue professional certifications
Participants receive support and funding for training materials and preparatory classes
CPA candidates can satisfy their experience requirements through internal audit rotations
Participants who successfully complete CPA or CMA certification during the program are eligible for a one-time five percent salary increase

Program Completion and Post-Program Expectations

Participants need to complete all specified components of the program and demonstrate the potential to be successful at the manager level and beyond
After successful completion, participants return to their original hiring company

Qualities We Seek in FLDP Candidates

We are looking for recent university graduates with degrees in accounting, finance, or economics with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Candidates need to be motivated, high-potential performers who demonstrate the ability to influence and effectively lead others to achieve success in a team-oriented environment.

FLDP candidates need to have both the aptitude and willingness to learn and apply technical accounting/finance skills in challenging on-the-job situations. They should have strong interpersonal capabilities, along with a commitment to excellence and integrity that corresponds to the values of our global organization.

Application Process

Contact your career services office for information on when representatives from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies will be visiting your campus.

Interviews
- First Round: September/October
- Second/Final Round: November