Finance Manager, Operations & Supply Chain

Location San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
Type Full-Time
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 18, 2026
Apply Now

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

Advanced Excel Financial modeling Anaplan Budgeting & forecasting P&L management Inventory valuation Accruals and journal entries Operational KPI analysis

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.

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.