Sr. Plant Finance Manager - Mobile

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. It starts with YOU!

Position Summary:

Provide leadership for all finance related activities and internal controls at the plant.  This position is the key source of senior financial expertise as a member of the site leadership team and ensures the plant’s financial accounting results and systems follow the Corporation’s policies and procedures. Provide business counsel to the plant and supply chain leadership team to develop and execute effective strategies that will achieve the desired financial and business results.  Drive cost savings programs that optimize Total Delivered Cost over the short- and long-term horizon while ensuring the plant financial strategies and objectives are aligned with business unit and enterprise objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Exhibit strong financial and business acumen as well as strategic financial analysis and leadership.


• Lead, develop, and manage activities responsible for finance, internal controls, mill services, energy, & plant systems where applicable.


• Lead the development of strategies, objectives, and execution plans that optimize total delivered cost.


• Lead operating reviews & drive cost management with plant team on production spending of roughly $400 million.


• Lead annual plant budget, target setting process, and quarterly forecast process for plant team.


• Supports major appropriation analysis for investment tied to future plant strategy


• Provide input into new, or improving existing processes, standards, or operational plans in support of mill results.


• Maintain strong, safe working conditions and drive a people-based safety culture consistent with plant and staff objectives.


• Lead and develop the talent of the site operations team & Financial Analyst supporting the plant.


• Provide oversight and leadership for all plant controls (Cycle Counts, Archer Requirements, Internal/External Audits, & Financial Representation Letter).

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or a related field, with coursework indicating quantitative and analytical ability.


• Minimum of 10+ years of experience required. Competence in the areas of general business practices and cost and accounting principles is required; understanding of mill operations is preferred. 


• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to train, direct, motivate and develop others as well as maintain a strong working relationship within the plant management team. 


• Prior experience in a leadership/supervisory position is preferred with ability to influence without authority.


• Broad financial/business acumen experience preferred with demonstrated strong business judgment, problem-solving/analytical skills, and high degree of financial competence.


• Possesses strong understanding of plant operations & controls.


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


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

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

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.

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.

And finally, the fine print….

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.

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.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

This is a Grade 8 position in the US.  Grades may vary by location. 

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