Finance Manager - Fem Care

Kimberly-Clark•Chicago, IL

5d•$116,380 - $143,740•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as the financial advisor to the Fem Care General Manager and their leadership team, acting as an indispensable partner in achieving business objectives. The role involves influencing the organization to balance market share, growth, profitability, and balance sheet efficiency for long-term shareholder value. The Finance Manager will identify relevant issues, clarify strategic choices, and provide insights to guide the organization's direction, taking accountability for delivering results that significantly impact Kimberly-Clark's success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
6+ years of progressive financial analysis experience
Demonstrated organizational skills to manage functional workload, multiple priorities, and competing time demands
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize strategic corporate tools and processes for data analysis.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills to deliver effective, confident, and results-oriented communications and presentations.
Advanced computer skills using Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare communications, financial/functional spreadsheets, and presentations
Developed interpersonal skills to function as an integral part of multiple teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business
Experience providing financial expertise to Consumer Product businesses
Experience in analyzing, cultivating, and commercializing product innovation
Experience working and influencing in a matrix organization

Responsibilities

Provide Fem Care brand leadership with financial counsel by supplying meaningful analysis and articulating choices relative to current performance, projected business plans (3 year strat plan, annual budget and monthly forecast), innovation pipeline, and other discrete projects.
Support monthly integrated business planning process by participating in all meetings and leading Integrated Reconciliation meeting.
Cultivate a cross-functional network and develop a deep understanding of the Fem Care businesses.
Provide thought leadership and sound business management to recommend courses of action to achieve brand and sector goals – including analyzing the ROI of past and future investments (innovation, trade, promotions, A&P and capital spend).
Act as a source of business knowledge and problem-solving capabilities to ensure sound analyses and recommendations across a wide range of business decisions that may include market growth, innovation, go-to-market strategies, and investments.
Embrace and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to improve the quality and productivity of the Personal Care Finance team.
Ensure application of corporate financial controls via effective communication, implementation, and audit of control procedures.
Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance through personal example by adopting a customer-based approach to business support.
Personally demonstrate Kimberly-Clark’s leadership behaviors: Build Trust, Make Decisions, Win Consistently, Think Customer, Continuously Improve, and Build Talent.