Senior Finance Manager - Global Self Care

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Finance Manager - Global Self Care

This position reports to Senior Finance Director - Innovation and is based at Skillman, NJ.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: Senior Finance Director - Innovation

Location: Skillman, NJ

Travel %: 10%

Pay: $113,000-195,500 (if compliant with country laws)

What you will do 

The Senior Finance ManagerGlobal Self Care partners with the Global Segment Lead and supports the Senior Finance Director Innovation & Segment Performance. This role has close responsibility in the Innovation process for Self Care, providing robust and independent financial analysis on Innovation projects, including co-creating Financial analysis for global Innovation projects and business cases, including control of R&D global budgets aiming for ROI maximization as well as post- implementation analysis.

The Senior Finance ManagerGlobal Self Care partners with the Global Self Care R&D lead to provide budget control and strategic support on R&D funds. The Senior Finance Manager partners with Global FP&A and IR teams and individuals at all levels of the Organization (Global Segment Lead, Regional Segment Groups, Regional FP&A, Global FP&A, Investor Relations) to ensure the appropriate understanding of In-Year Financial performance of Self Care that allows for strong business council and accurate reporting throughout the organization and the IR group. He/she is a key player in the 3YOP for the segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial leadership to Innovation Forum:
  • Own and Lead Innovation Results in-year NPI NTS Reporting & Analysis
  • Financial counsel and leadership for the innovation process where not all projects will be commercially or financially viable. This is a critical role in supporting a robust innovation prioritization process
  • Be an active player in the decision process of the Portfolio decision process based on std portfolio metrics
  • Financial Guidance in the Innovation Efficiency,  Sufficiency Targets (NTSLC & GP), Financial Hurdles
• Business Cases - Innovation Financial & Business Analysis:
  • Deep engagement on Global Innovation projects ensuring strong financial analysis, in partnership with commercial groups
  • Responsible for ensuring that all information is complete, accurate and that all assumptions are vigorously challenged (Capex, Volume, COGS, GP, Price sensitivity, cannibalization)
  • Evaluate financial impact to the business from Sales, MNI, Cashflow perspective - Ensure Financial Hurdles are met and robust financial information is provided in stage gate progress of projects
  • Support the developing of a Business recommendation from a financial perspective based on opportunity/risk factors. Highlighting areas to improve (e.g. cost of goods) and potential issues. Incorrect assumptions / decisions can cost Kenvue Millions
  • Perform post implementation analysis on key projects providing a thorough assessment, recommendations and learnings
• Franchise Global Financial Performance  - In year:
  • Provide financial decision support to the Segment Organization and drive actions for improvement on topline, GP, Brand Contribution
  • Establish appropriate understanding and awareness of financial performance indicators at Franchise (Brand/Need State, BMC) and act upon the key drivers, alert the Segment Leadership of implications and recommend corrective actions
  • Review of the monthly and quarterly financials (NTS and full P&L) accounts with commentary for the MTD, QTD & YTD financial results against prior year & plan / forecast. Follow up of any trends or variances that could impact the full year plan / forecast. Recommend solutions to impact negative trends and track implementation
  • Responsibility on providing Financial perspective that feeds Segment performance in External Reports. Investor relations and Controllership Reports
• Budget Control R&D and Franchise Marketing:
  • Track budget performance to deliver financial targets on total R&D and Marketing budgets, ensuring strong controls and financial principles
  • Control OOP and BME tying budget execution managed by the Self Care Growth organization
• Other Duties:
  • Co-responsibility on the Segment 3YOP and establishment of long term Innovations targets

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• 7 years of experience in in Finance or Accounting
• Must be able to manage business performance evaluations including project analysis, ensuring correct financial discipline to make decisions & improve performance and can challenge the business on outputs of evaluation
• Strong ability to influence others though prepared data & analysis, across functions to ensure robust business decisions
• Strong ability to develop effective business relationships to ensure commercial & financial objectives are aligned
• Demonstrated ability to lead others to ensure balanced and aligned commercial business decisions which take into account short and long term considerations
• Strong ability to promote financial awareness across functions
• Strong understanding how finance decisions impact other functions
• Proven success by managing finance projects, developing a business case & relevant success criteria for delivery and communicate progress, issues & risks to project team
• Strong ability to apply a financial basis for informed decision making, balances short & long-term interests of the Company while assessing risks
• Strong ability to identify and action opportunities & improvements in Finance Control systems
• Strong ability to act compliantly and in line with company policies
• This position requires up to 10% domestic travel 

Desired Qualifications

• MBA, CMA, CGMA, CPA are preferred
• CPG or FMCG Industry experience

What's in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $113,000 to $195,500.  This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups 
• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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