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Kimberly-Clark · 2 months ago

Finance Manager- Sales Strategy

Chicago Commercial Center

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $144K/yr

6+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is a company dedicated to creating Better Care for a Better World, seeking a Finance Manager for Sales Strategy. This role involves providing financial leadership and strategic advisory to the VP of Business Unit Sales, focusing on driving sales and operating profit through effective financial analysis and business planning.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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 towards 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whenever Corporate Financial Policies or instructions are not being followed or appear inappropriate, inadequate or out-of-date

Qualification

Corporate FinanceSales FinanceP&L ResponsibilityBusiness AnalysisForecasting TechniquesTrade InvestmentsAnalytical SkillsInfluencing SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

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 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.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

Glassdoor4.0

Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.

Founded in 1872

Irving, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.careersatkc.com

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