Lead Finance Analyst, Marketing Finance

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Lead Finance Analyst, Marketing Finance

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. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

BU Finance Manager

Location:

North America, Canada, Ontario, Markham

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Lead Finance Analyst, Marketing Finance is responsible for identifying growth opportunities and the day-to-day finance operations, delivering timely analysis on investment proposals, preparing business cases, recommendations, and action plans. You will review monthly closing and provide reporting in a timely and accurate manner, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting:

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify growth and margin opportunities across brand/channel portfolios, translating insights into clear actions that influence commercial and marketing decisions.
• Provide end-to-end financial leadership to respective squads by delivering timely analysis for investment proposals and plans, prepare business cases, provide recommendations and action plans.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in the Marketing, Sales, RGM, and Finance teams.
• Partner with Marketing team to analyze P&L and investment effectiveness. Evaluate ROI on Media & Trade Investments and provide recommendations to optimize spending across P&L Lines.
• Support the monthly DSR and annual budgeting processes (3YOP and FBP) for respective brand portfolios or channels.
• Deep dive into monthly results, bridging actuals vs. budget/forecast by analyzing volume, price, mix (product/channel), and cost drivers.
• Build P&L models for New Product Innovation (NPI), assessing gross margin feasibility, launch costs, and cannibalization risks.
• Regularly review portfolio performance to identify low-margin/low-velocity SKUs. Recommend rationalization, pricing, pack architecture, channel mix, or promotional strategy adjustments to improve profitability and simplify complexity.
• Automate routine reporting using BI tools/dashboards to free up time for value-added insights. Introduce forward-looking leading indicators and performance scorecards (e.g., media efficiency, promo ROI, contribution margin).
• Be an active member of the Finance team and work closely alongside other team members to ensure accurate and robust P&L
• Lead and maintain a strong compliance environment and mindset and ensure adherence to finance policies, procurement/PO processes, and audit requirements related to marketing investments, agency costs, and trade activities.
• Act as a leader within Finance by coaching junior analysts/associates where applicable, sharing best practices, and driving continuous improvement across processes and insight quality.

What we are looking for

Required

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Accounting and/or Finance role.

Knowledge & Technical Competency Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to make informed decisions
• Strong P&L and trade acumen with the ability to influence senior business partners within a CPG environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively manage a team
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional planning and organizing abilities
• Big Picture orientation with the ability to zoom in and out as needed
• Proven ability to build relationships and credibility with cross-functional partners
• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across the organization
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Results-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Finance ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Business Intelligence Tools (e.g. Tableau)

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:$92,600.00 – $142,600.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• 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 merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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