Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
South Africa & Sub Sahara Head of Finance
Statutory Officer for the Kenvue South Africa Legal Entity and Business Partner to the Commercial Organization in the Region.
This position reports into the Snr. Finance Director, RAMET and is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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.

What You Will Do
The SSA Head of Finance is responsible for the Financial Leadership of the Business across South Africa & Sub Sahara supporting the growth and profit initiatives of this $200MM Region. In addition, he/she will support the BBBEE initiatives and in-country Treasury.

• Statutory Officer for Johnson & Johnson (Pty) Ltd

• Develop financial models to support decision-making regarding NPIs, and investment opportunities taking a balanced view to risk while focusing on profitable growth.

• Support pricing reviews, new product launches and promotional evaluations to drive the right mix of product sales in line with the Global Strategy. GP and CIW improvement/optimization should be at the core of all discussions and evaluations.

• Provides proactive and innovative applications of financial knowledge, driving compliance and operational improvements, providing finance for non-finance managers training where applicable to support these improvements.

• Active leader within South Africa to help support the delivery of all financial commitments.

• Drive the accountability of the coordinated Squad and S&OP processes which provide the bases for NTS forecasting, GP mix understanding and leads to informed investment decisions/distortion.

• Identify and recommend efficiency spend projects.

• Ensure availability, reliability, and timely commentary on reports for the sub-cluster P&L's, in-market data and other RAMET and Regional financial requirements.

• Co-ordinates with the Region for month, quarter, and yearend close activities.

• Involvement/Leadership of improvement projects both Finance and Business Operations

• Involvement with Distributor and Customer negotiations

• Locally develops and maintain internal controls to ensure that finance processes are compliant and aligned with SOX regulations and Kenvue ICH guidelines.

• Acts as a liaison with external firms and government offices where appropriate.

Qualifications
What We Are Looking For

• University Degree in Finance/Accountancy or Professional Finance Qualification

• Minimum 10 years of related working experience.

• Preferably solid knowledge of consumer business and its interfaces.

• Integrity and Ethical behaviors.

• Experience within a Global Multinational within FMCG environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication, team player, collaborative style.

• Exemplary leadership skills, people manager, passionate about recruiting and developing the best talents for the organization.

• Proven analytical skills.

• Focus on big picture and strategic goals, but also attention to the detail.

• Accuracy under pressure.

• Committed to quality and service.

• Customer orientation / marketplace knowledge.

• Result and performance driven.

• Decision making and influencing capabilities.

• Agility and ability to managing complexity.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-South Africa-Western Cape-Cape Town

Job Function Finance