Kimberly-Clark
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.
In This Role
Be financial and strategic advisory to the VP BU Sales and BU Sales Team
Provide financial advice and counsel on all pertinent business matters by proactively supplying ongoing, timely, and meaningful financial analysis, including but not limited to business results, trade investment choices, and gap management programs.
Deliver value to the organization with expert financial analysis, business consulting services and management of highly effective business planning and internal control processes.
Foster a highly productive energetic environment in which smart risk taking and bias toward action is encouraged and rewarded.
Provide management oversight and control to ensure trade spending guidelines are met and that trade investment is efficient and effective.
Demonstrate a commitment to delivering breakthrough value by proactively presenting ideas to generate incremental and profitable sales.
Drive action and inspire change across functions through strong collaboration and communication, particularly with Brand Finance, BU Sales Analysts, Revenue Management and Customer Finance.
Ensure application of efficient and effective financial and operating controls within the Corporation.
Promote sound internal control programs and support the Corporation's requirement for strong central financial control by reporting, to the Director of Finance – Customer Development, whenever Corporate Financial Policies or instructions are not being followed or appear inappropriate, inadequate or out-of-date.
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.
Qualifications
BS in Finance or related field
Minimum of 6 years proven and progressive experience in Corporate Finance, Sales Finance, Customer Finance or Category Finance and / or business analysis, preferred in CPG companies
Previous P&L responsibility and Consumer Business experience along with a thorough understanding of forecasting techniques is required
Strong knowledge of sales fundamentals and the purpose of trade investments
Strong business judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strategic thinker who is willing to operate outside their comfort zone and has the courage to challenge the status quo
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership skills to drive change cross-functionally
Exceptional ability to influence without authority
Passion to be an integral partner to the business. Role and environment require a person that will be an active member of the leadership team
Benefits Great support for good health 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.
To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
EEO Statement Kimberly-Clark is a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary & Location Salary Range: 116,380 – 143,740 USD
Primary Location: Chicago Commercial Center, Chicago, IL
Worker Type: Employee (Full time)
Grade: 9/P3
Relocation: In‑country relocation supported.
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In This Role
Be financial and strategic advisory to the VP BU Sales and BU Sales Team
Provide financial advice and counsel on all pertinent business matters by proactively supplying ongoing, timely, and meaningful financial analysis, including but not limited to business results, trade investment choices, and gap management programs.
Deliver value to the organization with expert financial analysis, business consulting services and management of highly effective business planning and internal control processes.
Foster a highly productive energetic environment in which smart risk taking and bias toward action is encouraged and rewarded.
Provide management oversight and control to ensure trade spending guidelines are met and that trade investment is efficient and effective.
Demonstrate a commitment to delivering breakthrough value by proactively presenting ideas to generate incremental and profitable sales.
Drive action and inspire change across functions through strong collaboration and communication, particularly with Brand Finance, BU Sales Analysts, Revenue Management and Customer Finance.
Ensure application of efficient and effective financial and operating controls within the Corporation.
Promote sound internal control programs and support the Corporation's requirement for strong central financial control by reporting, to the Director of Finance – Customer Development, whenever Corporate Financial Policies or instructions are not being followed or appear inappropriate, inadequate or out-of-date.
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.
Qualifications
BS in Finance or related field
Minimum of 6 years proven and progressive experience in Corporate Finance, Sales Finance, Customer Finance or Category Finance and / or business analysis, preferred in CPG companies
Previous P&L responsibility and Consumer Business experience along with a thorough understanding of forecasting techniques is required
Strong knowledge of sales fundamentals and the purpose of trade investments
Strong business judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strategic thinker who is willing to operate outside their comfort zone and has the courage to challenge the status quo
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership skills to drive change cross-functionally
Exceptional ability to influence without authority
Passion to be an integral partner to the business. Role and environment require a person that will be an active member of the leadership team
Benefits Great support for good health 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.
To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
EEO Statement Kimberly-Clark is a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary & Location Salary Range: 116,380 – 143,740 USD
Primary Location: Chicago Commercial Center, Chicago, IL
Worker Type: Employee (Full time)
Grade: 9/P3
Relocation: In‑country relocation supported.
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