Associate Finance Manager - Sam's Club at Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC in Rogers, Arkansas

Job Description:

Associate Finance Manager - Sam's Club

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. 

Position Summary:

In this fast paced, highly interactive role, you will contribute to the achievement of net sales, profit and share objectives by partnering with our Customer Development team in the development and execution of effective and efficient customer business plans while providing the team with timely financial analysis and insights to facilitate sound business decisions. The Associate Finance Manager – Customer Development role provides you an opportunity to influence price and promotional activities with our major strategic customers, in essence, acting as CFO to the Customer Development team.

The position reports directly to the Sr. Finance Manager – Walmart and is the senior financial advisor to the Director of Sales for the supported team. Customer Development teams are typically located at remote office sites; therefore, the incumbent is generally the senior finance representative in the field. Key customers include Customer Development Leaders and Team Members, Logistics Leaders, Headquarter Sales Leaders, Business Service Leaders, and Staff Business Analysis.

You will provide all the financial support for the customer team, supporting the achievement of business results by assisting in effective business and financial planning and by participating in the development and implementation of strategic and tactical operating plans. A principal activity of this position is to ensure that business and financial planning processes meet business unit and corporate needs, and, through analysis, that plans, and programs are accurately presented and evaluated.  It starts with YOU. 

In this role, you will:

• Provide the Customer Development team with financial advice and counsel on all pertinent business matters by supplying ongoing, timely, and meaningful financial analysis, both routine and as needed, of business results, trade promotion, and other expenses. Information provided should include both the impact to K-C and to the Customer.


• Provide external information to the Customer where required in support of joint annual planning, budgeting, and event analysis. The level of support is dictated by the specific need of the customer.


• Coordinate the Integrated Customer Business Plan process to ensure timelines are met and plans are delivered. Be the central point of contact for the forecasting of Volume, Sales and Trade Promotion for long range planning. Identify opportunities for process improvement.


• Track and evaluate Team performance results versus budget and forecasts and provide status updates to the Director of Sales, including analysis of change and recommendations for plan adjustments needed to deliver team objectives. Identify growth opportunities arising from areas such as product profit mix, promotion efficiencies, and trade return on investment.


• Assist the Business Development Managers and Customer Business Partners in developing and implementing cost effective promotion plans. Perform post promotion event analyses as necessary to ensure event efficiencies match expectations and recommend changes to future events where appropriate.


• Provide management oversight to Trade Spending including making recommendations for the allocation of Trade funds and communicating funding requirements to the Headquarter teams.


• Penetrate the Customer organization to develop a strong relationship between K-C and the Customer.


• Ensure application of efficient and effective financial and operating controls. 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.


• Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance through personal example by adopting a customer-based approach to business support.


• Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates, and others who have need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; and clear, yet responsive.

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’re driven to 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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• BS degree in Finance or related field.




• 5+ years of proven and progressive experience in finance.




• High degree of financial competence. Knowledge of the financial and business implications of general business practices is essential.




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




• Exceptional ability to influence without authority.




• Demonstration of team leadership skills (formal or informal).




• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.




• Ability to synthesize financial performance to business stakeholders as insights.




• Understanding of internal controls and corporate financial instructions.




• Previous P&L responsibility and Consumer Business experience along with a thorough understanding of forecasting techniques is preferred.

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
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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 anticipated pay range for this job has a range of $86,000 - $110,000.

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

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.

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 10 position in the US.  Grades may vary by location. 

Salary Range: 85,540 – 105,620 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Rogers Sales Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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