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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Senior Finance Director APAC Operations

What we do

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 that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are 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 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.

Role reports to:

VP Global Operations Finance

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What will you do

Senior Finance Director Operations leads the Kenvue APAC Finance Operations, in partnering the Operations organization to drive Growth, Agility, Gross Profit, Cost & Cash Flow improvements for the APAC business. We work closely across Asia-Pacific commercial organization and Global Supply Chain functions, to understand the needs & challenges of the business, drive end-to-end solutions to optimize cost, cash & service, so as to ensure we add-value across the Supply Chain network and to the business.

Scope of Responsibilities

APAC Kenvue operations network supports a ~$3.0B NTS business across 14 markets, consists of ~10 plants, ~50 external manufacturers, ~50 distribution centers and over 3,000 SKUs.This position is accountable for &>$1.2B COGS, and is responsible for the financial leadership, strategy, forecasting and analysis, strategic decision partnering, performance management and driving results delivery for Kenvue APAC Operations. Key financial metrics include: Gross Profit, COGS, and Free Cash Flow including Inventory/DIO and Capital investments.

The role leads a team of ~50 Operations Finance employees (direct and indirect reporting) across 8 different countries in Asia Pacific.

This role reports into the Vice President Global Operations Finance and dotted line to APAC Operations VP and APAC CFO. He/she sits on the Global Operations Finance Leadership Team, APAC Operations Leadership Team and APAC Finance Leadership Team. Other key working relationships include:

• Global Operations & Global Finance Operations
• Country and Regional Commercial Partners and Commercial Finance
• Finance Teams across the region including but not limited to FP&A, Controllership, Tax and Treasury etc

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting and achieving financial goals relating to all aspects of APAC Kenvue operations
• Lead financial strategy, develop business plans, forecast updates and long-term planning to achieve APAC Kenvue goals across operation networks
• Facilitates and drives resource prioritization within operations organization
• Implement driver-based forecasting process and standardize gross profit analytics and reporting
• Effectively work with procurement team to mitigate inflation and achieve sustainable cost improvement commitments
• Benchmark manufacturing facilities to drive further indirect cost efficiencies
• Responsible for Operations finance organization, driving high performance team, organization design, strategy and talent development & management. Ensuring the team has the right skills and capabilities & drive value Creation goals as One Team
• Enhances current practices and develops new solutions and strategies to strengthen the financial knowledge, operating performance
• Ensures financial processes and systems are in place in compliance with worldwide procedures and drives accountability, visibility and analytical capabilities throughout the organization
• Manage FX including hedging
• Lead and drive Kenvue values, purpose and leadership behaviors and foster the Kenvue Way among leadership team and organization

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting or Finance.MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience including hands-on and strategic supply chain finance experience
• Proven track record in partnering and influencing senior management across global, regional and markets to drive results and drive change in complex matrix environment
• Track records in talent management, capability development and organization engagement
• Ability to zoom in and out – big picture strategic thinking to challenge status quo, as well as process-oriented tactical plans to execute
• Strategic Thinking, Collaboration and Teaming, Framing & Communication, Prudent Risk Taking, Results and Performance Drive
• Transformative leadership – advocating and fostering environment of close collaborations, challenging status quo and driving meaningful changes to achieve results

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