Job Description:

Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst - Advertising and Consumer Promotion (A&CP) to support the Kimberly-Clark Adult/Feminine Care (AFC) business. This position supports the AFC business through detailed financial planning and analysis involving A&CP investments and gap closing opportunities and robust control and compliance discipline.  They will also support continuous improvement efforts across the overall A&CP financial management team to drive improvement in controls, reporting, analysis and insights to influence investment decisions to drive both short-term and long-term growth.

Organization

The Senior Financial Analyst – A&CP reports to the Finance Team Leader – A&CP and is based in Neenah, WI.  Key customers include:

• Kimberly-Clark North America General Managers (Brands) and Regional Sector Leads


• Insights & Analytics and performance Marketing teams


• Global Business Services (GBS) – Marketing Services Team Leader


• Brand Finance Managers


• KCNA FP&A Teams

Key Responsibilities 

• Management of AFC A&CP monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting of consumer promotions and advertising programs and forecast process.  This role will require building and maintaining efficient processes and close relationships with the centralized FP&A team, business unit teams and GBS Marketing Services team, as this centralized team is responsible for forecast process and governance. 


• Responsible for managing the A&CP investments within the brand playbooks and making recommendations to deliver or improve results.


• Work closely with Global Business Services to deliver visual management that monitors the health of brand A&CP investments and conformance to plan


• Lead the analysis of A&CP results and trends on a regular basis to brand teams and senior leaders.  Embed a data-driven approach to A&CP investments by leveraging measurable results and driving action to optimize, enhance and achieve objectives. Provide competitive tracking and insights to improve business strategy and planning.


• Actively participate in the LEAN Forecast Management System (FMS) to identify and drive process improvement opportunities and maintain forecast accuracy in line with FMS annual goals.


• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering breakthrough value by proactively presenting ideas to improve return on investments


• Embrace and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to improve the quality and productivity of the KCNA A&CP teams


• Influence cross-functional and cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field


• 3+ years of progressive finance experience


• Strong business judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills (applied intelligence and functional and technical competencies)


• Experience with short and long-term financial forecasting and analysis of change methodology


• Demonstrated organizational skills to manage functional workload, multiple priorities, and competing time demands


• Proven effectiveness in operating within a highly matrixed organization.  Ability to build collaborative working relationships with team members both internal and external across the organization. 


• The ability to influence without authority and drive business outcomes


• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills to deliver effective, confident, and results-oriented communications and presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Marketing IQ, especially with emerging trends in digital and other non-traditional channels


• Experience providing financial expertise to Consumer Product businesses


• FP&A experience with management reporting, P&L, Analysis of change and Cash Flow


• Lean initiative experience: ability to identify best practices and lead process improvement projects


• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize strategic corporate tools and processes for data analysis


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications

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.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

Primary Location

USA-WI-Neenah

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Salary: $6,708.00

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