Sr Finance Manager, Trade Strategy at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Sr Finance Manager, Trade Strategy

Job Description

Position Summary
In this fast paced, highly interactive role you will contribute to the achievement of Kimberly-Clark North America (KCNA) net sales, profit and share objectives by providing the Customer Development Finance (CDF), Customer Development (CD), and KCNA Finance teams with timely financial analysis and information to facilitate sound business decisions. The Trade Strategy Senior Finance Manager role provides you with the opportunity to influence trade strategy across all KCNA customer accounts, enhance essential control and compliance procedures, and support important prioritization effort across critical P&L elements such as trade, SG&A, and marketing. This role specifically provides planning and analytical support at the national level and has excellent exposure opportunities with senior Business Unit (BU) and CD leaders.

Organization: People Responsibilities/reporting line/partnerships:

Incumbent reports directly to the Finance Director, Customer Development.  The incumbent serves as a key financial advisor for all KCNA brands and customer accounts as it relates to Trade Promotion, Management Reporting, Control and Compliance.  Incumbent will also work with Customer Development Finance team, Sales and Demand Planning, Business Unit Finance Directors, Canadian Finance Associate Director, and the KCNA Controller’s Office on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide analysis of sales and trade promotion across multiple geographies (US and Canada) dimensions, including customers, brands, spend types, etc. Manage and coordinate the CD trade promotion forecasting process, including collaborating with the Field Finance Managers, Field Finance Team Leaders, and Sales Strategy Finance Managers across the US and Canada to identify issues or opportunities, assess alternative courses of action, and ultimately identify and recommend the appropriate solution. Lead the CD Finance strategic and annual planning efforts to provide sound recommendations that will improve the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of KC investments. Serve as the primary contact for questions related to trade promotion analyses, actual expenses, and forecasts.  Serve as the primary contact for designing, developing and/or enhancing robust dashboards to effectively lead the organization through its commercial transformation strategic priority. Serve as the Finance “Center-of-Excellence” for trade promotion systems, processes, and accounting, including training to the Field Finance Managers across the US and Canada. Provide input and insights on how to leverage various planning systems across the organization. Ensure application of efficient and effective financial and operating controls within the Corporation. Promote sound internal controls and support the Corporation's requirement for strong central financial control by reporting, to the Finance Director, Customer Development, whenever Corporate Financial Policies or Instructions are not being followed or appear inappropriate, inadequate, or out-of-date. Serve as the focal point for the annual external audit of the KC North American trade program. Manage agenda of the KCNA trade program P+ Council and maintain all required documentation. Conduct analyses as directed by the Finance Director, Customer Development and be an active participant on task forces for trade promotion management, capability improvements, benchmarking, etc. as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Finance or related field, MBA Preferred.


• 10+ years proven and progressive experience in corporate finance or trade/customer management.


• A proven track record of high performance.


• The incumbent must have a high degree of financial competence.


• Knowledge of financial and business implications of general business practices is essential.


• Previous P&L responsibility and financial planning and analysis.


• Knowledge of SAP, Promax, Analytx, and other Customer Development tools is preferred.


• Strong business judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.


• Exceptional ability to influence without authority.


• Passion to be an integral partner to the business.

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. 

  

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

 

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are 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.

 

With an inclusive culture, our employees – and the original thinking they bring to Kimberly-Clark – make us stronger.  EOE disability/vet.

 

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

USA-IL-Chicago

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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