Kendo Finance Manager, Operations & Supply Chain
Kendo — Finance Manager, Operations & Supply Chain in San Francisco. Lead FP&A for freight, logistics and inventory across Kendo brands.
Overview
Kendo Holdings is a San Francisco–based beauty brand developer and wholesaler within the LVMH group, responsible for incubating and scaling next-generation beauty labels. Kendo operates as an entrepreneurial hub focused on product innovation, storytelling and retail partnerships, supporting brands such as Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Ole Henriksen.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead FP&A for Operations across Kendo’s portfolio, owning budgeting, consolidated rolling forecasts and budget revisions for freight, logistics and inventory-related costs.
- Prepare and maintain a consolidated Operations P&L and ensure alignment across month-end close cycles and forecast submissions.
- Analyze and report on operational KPIs with emphasis on freight and logistics for US and France distribution centers; identify cost drivers and efficiency opportunities.
- Support month-end close activities by preparing accruals and journal entries between Operations and Accounting to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate with Accounting on inventory valuation matters, including excess & obsolescence reserves and related analytics.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain and Business stakeholders to assess operational risks and P&L impacts and to influence decision-making.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario analysis, business cases and strategic planning initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience, ideally in CPG, beauty or retail with a strong focus on operations finance and strategic business partnering.
- Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; experience with planning systems (e.g., Anaplan) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with proven cross-functional influencing capabilities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Positive, proactive and adaptable mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of finance experience, preferably within CPG, beauty or retail, with demonstrated experience in operations finance, freight/logistics cost analysis and strategic business partnering.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA. Cerulean lists 26 open roles in San Francisco. The broader California area accounts for 356 active listings on Cerulean, 12 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.262 open positions, with 71 posted this week.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 108,300 to USD 135,500 per annum.
Benefits
Annual bonus; medical, dental and vision insurance; flex paid time off program; parental leave; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contributions; Summer Fridays; two-week work-from-anywhere opportunity; December wellness/shutdown week; hybrid schedule (in office Tue–Thu, WFH Mon & Fri).
Culture
Kendo fosters an entrepreneurial, creative and fast-moving culture within the LVMH ecosystem, focused on product excellence, authentic storytelling and inclusivity. The environment prizes agility, collaboration and a ‘can-do’ mindset to bring innovative beauty concepts to market.
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