Associate Finance Director - Global Manufacturing & FP&A

Kimberly-Clark • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. Reporting to the CFO – Enterprise Supply Chain, the Associate Finance Director of Global Manufacturing & FP&A provides finance leadership and support for the global supply chain team, develops and executes strategic programs to deliver profitable growth, and facilitates FP&A initiatives. The individual is part of the Global Supply Chain Finance team, within the Global FP&A organization and will preferably be based out of the Roswell, GA office. The incumbent works closely with the VP Capital Engineering and the Senior Director in Strategy and their deputies in support of delivering the Global Supply Chain objectives. This includes data analytics, significant influencing of cross functional teams, and directly managing a team. In this role, you will: Partner with the Senior Director in Strategy and their deputies to advance the Global Supply Chain agenda; support functional teams in value creation at manufacturing facilities and distribution network through strategic thinking, targeted analytics, and decision support Drive and support the Manufacturing and Logistics initiative pipeline, helping to address value opportunities and challenges Oversee the building and execution of supply chain capabilities, business strategies, objectives, and plans. Shape, coordinate, and drive the delivery of global projects and initiatives as required by the Senior Director in Strategy and their deputies Develop and implement new global FP&A processes to streamline reporting and forecasting. Provide coaching, leadership, and general work direction to the Associate Finance Manager, ESC FP&A and facilitate his/her career development Coordinate, review, and develop strategic capital investment proposals that support timely and profitable business decisions, ensuring robust business cases for large, global projects including digital manufacturing and automation solutions. Own and control SG&A spending for VP Capital Engineering and the Senior Director in Strategy, and drive accountability and propriety in spending Partner with Global Network Design & Capability team to drive/support network optimization / footprint analysis to optimize K-C’s product supply network Oversee financial operations within the department to ensure the application of efficient financial and operating controls About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and preferably post-graduate finance qualifications
• 10+ years relevant experience, of which 5+ years in supply chain roles (preferably in CPG' s)
• Demonstrating a strong track record of delivering results and a deep functional expertise of manufacturing, logistics and procurement fundamentals through providing finance analytical support and insights
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage large amounts of data and drive actionable insights from those analytics
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions showing strong communication and persuasion skills, demonstrating the ability to challenge, influence and be a change-agent
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and be able to translate into practical and executable actions
• Experience leading with and without authority and proven track record of talent development

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Director in Strategy and their deputies to advance the Global Supply Chain agenda; support functional teams in value creation at manufacturing facilities and distribution network through strategic thinking, targeted analytics, and decision support
• Drive and support the Manufacturing and Logistics initiative pipeline, helping to address value opportunities and challenges
• Oversee the building and execution of supply chain capabilities, business strategies, objectives, and plans. Shape, coordinate, and drive the delivery of global projects and initiatives as required by the Senior Director in Strategy and their deputies
• Develop and implement new global FP&A processes to streamline reporting and forecasting.
• Provide coaching, leadership, and general work direction to the Associate Finance Manager, ESC FP&A and facilitate his/her career development
• Coordinate, review, and develop strategic capital investment proposals that support timely and profitable business decisions, ensuring robust business cases for large, global projects including digital manufacturing and automation solutions.
• Own and control SG&A spending for VP Capital Engineering and the Senior Director in Strategy, and drive accountability and propriety in spending
• Partner with Global Network Design & Capability team to drive/support network optimization / footprint analysis to optimize K-C’s product supply network
• Oversee financial operations within the department to ensure the application of efficient financial and operating controls

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level