Finance Business Partner, Senior Analyst (US Neutrogena)

Finance Business Partner, Senior Analyst (US Neutrogena)

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:

Lead Financial Analyst

Location:

Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos Campos

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

This position will play a critical role in managing Neutrogena’s (NTG) marketing spend forecasting, financial planning, actuals reporting, and business performance analysis. This role partners closely with Marketing, Media, Sales, and Finance leadership to deliver accurate forecasts, provide actionable business insights, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, and business partnership skills to influence outcomes and drive continuous process improvement within a matrixed environment. This role reports into the Lead Financial Analyst supporting NTG Cleansing/Acne, Hair, and Body Categories.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Marketing Spend Forecasting & Financial Consolidations

• Own and maintain the Total Neutrogena BME (Brand Marketing Expense) tracker, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all reporting cycles.
• Lead monthly forecasting, annual planning, and OneStream submissions for the Neutrogena portfolio.
• Manage centrally held expenses, including media, allocations, and agency fees, while communicating updates to business partners and finance team.
• Ensure accurate integration of SAP actuals, forecast updates, account mappings, and structural or methodology changes.
• Partner monthly with Marketing and Media teams to align on budget estimates and spending expectations.
• Analyze month-over-month forecast changes and proactively identify risks and opportunities impacting full-year performance.

Actuals Management & Financial Reporting

• Oversee BME spend actuals reporting and validation processes.
• Monitor open purchase orders and partner with stakeholders to ensure timely review and spend visibility.
• Validate accruals through analysis of forecast versus actual activity and investigate potential discrepancies.
• Ensure spend is accurately recorded within appropriate accounts and profit centers, coordinating reclasses as needed.
• Partner with Controllership to ensure actuals are complete, accurate, and fully reconciled.
• Provide clear explanations of spending variances, business drivers, and emerging financial risks and opportunities.

Category Finance & Commercial Partnership

• Support assigned categories through the end-to-end Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Partner with Marketing, Demand, and Customer Strategy teams to develop forecasts and evaluate commercial opportunities and risks.
• Communicate key business drivers, forecast changes, and financial implications to stakeholders and leadership.
• Prepare monthly close commentary and performance analysis, translating financial results into actionable insights.
• Develop a deep understanding of category performance and serve as a trusted business partner beyond financial reporting.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and enhance forecasting and reporting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making effectiveness.
• Support ad hoc analyses, strategic projects, and other responsibilities as assigned.

What we are looking for

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Solid experience in Finance and/or Accounting role
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required. This role is highly stakeholder-facing and involves regular interaction with U.S. business partners, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, brand finance, or related analytical roles

Nice to Have:

• Consumer Packaged Goods experience is highly desirable
• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) is an asset

Knowledge & Technical Competency Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP and OneStream preferred
• Demonstrated track-record in influencing business partners with fact-based data
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and application of technical accounting knowledge, including knowledge of financial statements, margin analysis, cost optimization, etc.
• Proven ability to work through ambiguity and manage change effectively
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

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