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How Finance Professionals Can Build Success in Corporate Spin-Off Transformations with Jens Gutberlet

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In this episode, Host Paul Barnhurst, aka The FP&A Guy, explores the complexities of corporate spin-offs with guest Jens Gutberlet. They focus on Kenvue’s remarkable journey of separating from Johnson & Johnson with strategic reasoning and organizational transformation. This discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities that arise when creating a standalone company from a global giant.

Jens Gutberlet is a seasoned finance leader with over 15 years of experience in multinational consumer goods companies like Henkel, Edgewell, Johnson & Johnson, and now Kenvue. Based in Toronto, Jens has spearheaded major transformation projects, including two large-scale company separations. His expertise in FP&A and organizational change shines through as he shares his insights from Kenvue’s historic spin-off.

Expect to Learn:

  • Why Johnson & Johnson decided to spin off Kenvue and the strategic benefits of the separation.
  • The key challenges and milestones in creating a new standalone company.
  • How FP&A professionals can contribute to major transformation projects.
  • The importance of mindset and communication during organizational change.
  • Opportunities for improvement in finance systems and processes during spin-offs.

Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:

  • "Understanding the 'why' behind a transformation is crucial for keeping people engaged and motivated." - Jens Gutberlet
  • "Managing cultural and people aspects during transformation is often harder than tackling technology." - Jens Gutberlet
  • "The key to success is breaking down massive projects into manageable, bite-sized steps." - Jens Gutberlet

Jens emphasizes the importance of communication, strategic thinking, and adaptability in navigating the complexities of organizational change. For FP&A professionals, spin-offs are a unique opportunity to shape the future of a company and build robust financial systems.

World-class Digital FP&A Course Bundle:

Signup for over ten hours of video content with 4 different courses and 8 modules on FP&A topics including: Business Partnering, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling Design Principles, and Modern Excel. Use code Podcast to save 25%. What are you waiting for signup now: https://bit.ly/4decOf3

Follow FP&A Tomorrow:

Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6957679529595162624

Follow Jens:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-gutberlet/

Follow Paul:

Website - https://www.thefpandaguy.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy

Enroll for Wharton Online Certificate Program:

Sign up for the 8 week online financial planning & analysis certificate program by Wharton Online and learn the art of forecasting, analysis, business partnering and financial storytelling: https://bit.ly/4debs46 Use Code: THEFPAGUY300 to save $300.

Earn Your CPE Credit

For CPE credit please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, and answer a few questions and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.

In Today’s Episode

[01:28] - Introduction to the Episode

[03:24] - Defining FP&A Excellence

[05:41] - Lessons from Consulting

[09:26] - Kenvue’s Creation

[17:02] - Transformation Challenges

[23:59] - Cultural Considerations

[26:44] - Technology Transformation

[33:39] - Advice for FP&A Professionals

[37:49] - Mindset for Success

[50:34] - Wrap Up and Closing Comments

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Innhold levert av Paul Barnhurst. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Paul Barnhurst eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, Host Paul Barnhurst, aka The FP&A Guy, explores the complexities of corporate spin-offs with guest Jens Gutberlet. They focus on Kenvue’s remarkable journey of separating from Johnson & Johnson with strategic reasoning and organizational transformation. This discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities that arise when creating a standalone company from a global giant.

Jens Gutberlet is a seasoned finance leader with over 15 years of experience in multinational consumer goods companies like Henkel, Edgewell, Johnson & Johnson, and now Kenvue. Based in Toronto, Jens has spearheaded major transformation projects, including two large-scale company separations. His expertise in FP&A and organizational change shines through as he shares his insights from Kenvue’s historic spin-off.

Expect to Learn:

  • Why Johnson & Johnson decided to spin off Kenvue and the strategic benefits of the separation.
  • The key challenges and milestones in creating a new standalone company.
  • How FP&A professionals can contribute to major transformation projects.
  • The importance of mindset and communication during organizational change.
  • Opportunities for improvement in finance systems and processes during spin-offs.

Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:

  • "Understanding the 'why' behind a transformation is crucial for keeping people engaged and motivated." - Jens Gutberlet
  • "Managing cultural and people aspects during transformation is often harder than tackling technology." - Jens Gutberlet
  • "The key to success is breaking down massive projects into manageable, bite-sized steps." - Jens Gutberlet

Jens emphasizes the importance of communication, strategic thinking, and adaptability in navigating the complexities of organizational change. For FP&A professionals, spin-offs are a unique opportunity to shape the future of a company and build robust financial systems.

World-class Digital FP&A Course Bundle:

Signup for over ten hours of video content with 4 different courses and 8 modules on FP&A topics including: Business Partnering, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling Design Principles, and Modern Excel. Use code Podcast to save 25%. What are you waiting for signup now: https://bit.ly/4decOf3

Follow FP&A Tomorrow:

Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6957679529595162624

Follow Jens:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-gutberlet/

Follow Paul:

Website - https://www.thefpandaguy.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy

Enroll for Wharton Online Certificate Program:

Sign up for the 8 week online financial planning & analysis certificate program by Wharton Online and learn the art of forecasting, analysis, business partnering and financial storytelling: https://bit.ly/4debs46 Use Code: THEFPAGUY300 to save $300.

Earn Your CPE Credit

For CPE credit please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, and answer a few questions and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.

In Today’s Episode

[01:28] - Introduction to the Episode

[03:24] - Defining FP&A Excellence

[05:41] - Lessons from Consulting

[09:26] - Kenvue’s Creation

[17:02] - Transformation Challenges

[23:59] - Cultural Considerations

[26:44] - Technology Transformation

[33:39] - Advice for FP&A Professionals

[37:49] - Mindset for Success

[50:34] - Wrap Up and Closing Comments

  continue reading

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