Capital Control & Finance Engineering Leader

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

4d

About The Position

Capital Control & Finance Engineering Leader Job Description 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. Responsible for ensuring robust financial governance and cost control across major capital projects, while developing standardized work practices, tools, and frameworks that enable consistent execution and financial discipline across the broader Enterprise Capital Engineering team. This role drives alignment between enterprise capital investment priorities and project-level execution, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and value delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced financial certification preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management for large-scale capital projects, including cost control, ROI analysis, and risk assessment.
• Experience in developing and implementing standardized work practices and digital tools for engineering or project management teams.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and project management software.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed organization.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive adoption of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial Controls & Governance Establish and maintain financial control frameworks for major capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Capital Governance and Finance teams to ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement cost-tracking tools and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into project financials.
• Conduct financial reviews and audits to validate adherence to approved budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Work Practices & Tools Development Design and deploy standardized processes, templates, and digital tools for capital project planning, execution, and financial reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in capital project delivery.
• Train and mentor the broader Enterprise Capital Engineering team on best practices for financial management and project governance.
• Develop knowledge-sharing platforms to ensure consistent application of financial and operational standards globally.
• Strategic Alignment Ensure financial strategies align with enterprise capital investment priorities and long-term asset strategies.
• Support decision-making by providing financial insights and scenario modeling for major projects.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to integrate financial considerations into technology and asset strategies.
• Risk & Compliance Monitor and manage financial risks associated with capital projects, including currency fluctuations, inflation, and supply chain impacts.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all financial and operational practices.

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