Associate Finance Director providing financial leadership for the Global Supply Chain team at Kimberly-Clark. Managing finance strategies and supporting FP&A initiatives for efficient operations.
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.
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.
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.
Job title
Associate Finance Director – Global Manufacturing, FP&A
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