Travel & Expense Lead

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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 .

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What you will do

Kenvue is recruiting for a T&E Lead for its Finance Operations team. As a member of our Finance Operations team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals worldwide. This network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career at Kenvue .

Within Kenvue ’s Finance Operations team, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience.

The T&E Lead plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of Travel & Expense activities while driving continuous improvement across T&E operations. This role partners closely with regional and global stakeholders to analyze data, resolve complex issues, strengthen controls, and enhance the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives, manage escalations, drive operational excellence, and ensure the effective and continuous delivery of global Travel & Expense operations.
• Analyze and review Travel & Expense transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance with company policy, and adherence to local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for T&E policies, systems, and processes, providing guidance and issue resolution for employees and business partners.
• Monitor and manage BPO performance through the analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring service levels, quality standards, and operational objectives are consistently achieved.
• S/he will be responsible to perform the SOX compliance of the Concur system and ensuring that all controls are in place and followed consistently.
• Support internal and external audit activities, compliance initiatives, and process enhancement projects related to the global expense reporting process.
• Investigate and resolve complex or escalated T&E discrepancies, including employee inquiries, audit findings, and system exceptions.
• Prepare, review, and analyze T&E reports and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and responses related to T&E activities.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Finance, Compliance, HR, and Technology) to implement process enhancements and system improvements.
• Contribute to the development, documentation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures and internal controls and provide training and guidance to stakeholders to promote compliance, process standardization, and operational excellence.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in Travel & Expense, accounting, finance operations, or a related analytical role, consistent with an analyst level.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of T&E policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with T&E or financial systems and reporting tools.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions

Preferred:

• Experience supporting regional or global finance operations in a multinational organization.
• Prior involvement in audits, process optimization initiatives, or system implementations.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Ability to analyze trends and recommend data‑driven process enhancements.
• Experience collaborating with shared service centers or outsourced providers.
• Certifications: Relevant finance or accounting certifications are a plus but not required

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Flexible Ways of Working & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups 

Kenvue is an Affirmative Action and 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.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.