Job Description

Lead FP&A Analyst

What we do

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Who We Are

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Role reports to:

Senior Finance Manager, North America FP&A

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Lead FP&A Analyst is a critical member of the Finance organization, responsible for delivering meaningful financial insights, driving planning and forecasting excellence, and influencing business decisions through data-driven analytics. This role serves as a trusted finance partner to senior finance and business leaders, leading reporting and planning activities while continuously improving processes, systems, and analytical capabilities.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills with the ability to transform complex financial data into actionable business recommendations. An innovative mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and geographies are essential for success.

Our purpose in FP&A is to maximize business value by combining business understanding with forward-looking analytics to provide insights that help drive better business decisions and support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis

• Serve as the lead finance partner and primary point of contact for the timely and accurate delivery of actuals, forecasts, budgets, and long-range planning activities.
• Lead the preparation, review, and enhancement of reporting packages, financial analyses, and executive-level presentations across the P&L, Balance Sheet, Free Cash Flow, and key business performance metrics.
• Provide proactive insights, identify business risks and opportunities, and make recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial information across reporting cycles.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Partner closely with Business Group Finance (BGF) teams, finance leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand business performance, key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Challenge assumptions and provide independent financial perspectives to improve business outcomes and resource allocation decisions.
• Influence decision-making through clear communication, financial storytelling, and actionable recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders by providing forward-looking analysis and strategic insights.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Drive reporting and analytics excellence through automation, standardization, and implementation of best practices.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, leveraging technology and data analytics tools.
• Translate complex financial and business data into meaningful insights that guide strategic actions.
• Champion continuous improvement and support the transformation of FP&A capabilities through process optimization and modern analytics solutions.

Governance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure strong financial governance, data quality, and compliance with reporting standards and corporate policies.
• Drive integrated, efficient, and scalable planning and reporting processes across the organization.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and establish standardized reporting methodologies to promote consistency across teams and regions.
• Support executive management with ad hoc financial analyses, scenario modeling, and strategic projects as required.

Leadership & Team Contribution

• Provide guidance, coaching, and subject matter expertise to junior team members and peers.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate effectively across multiple geographies and business units.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and analytical excellence within the FP&A organization.

What we are looking for:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, or related finance functions.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Free Cash Flow, with the ability to connect financial performance to business outcomes.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to develop executive-level presentations and financial analyses.
• Experience working with data visualization and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Economics, or related discipline).
• Experience supporting regional or global finance organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, automation, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of forecasting, scenario planning, and advanced analytics methodologies.
• Leadership Competencies
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate business needs and identify opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborative leader who builds strong partnerships across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.

What’s in it for you

$110,500.00 - $156,000.00

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

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.