Categories: Finance, Executive Leadership, Consumer Goods, Family Care

CFO, Family Care, North America

Job Description

About Us

Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kleenex®. Kotex®. Poise®. Huggies®. 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.

We’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes leaders and teams who care about making a difference. In the Senior Director, CFO Family Care, North America (CFO, FC NA) role, you’ll apply your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands to help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

Position Summary
Reporting to the CFO, Kimberly Clark North America and partnering with the Business Unit President, the CFO, FC NA is an executive level position that will play a critical role in developing and implementing the strategy for North America Family Care, which is home to several iconic brands. As a member of the Sector leadership team, they will be an advisor to the Sector Vice-President, evaluating and assisting them with strategy development, financial planning, economic modeling and value creation.

           

This role is highly visible with exposure to the CEO and CFO of the company.  It is expected that the successful candidate will demonstrate significant leadership and executive potential to achieve further career growth in Kimberly-Clark with the possibility of future relocation and accelerated growth into the Global Finance Leadership Team.

Role & Responsibilities
More specifically, the CFO, FC NA will be responsible for:

Strategy

• As a true business leader to the Sector and Business Units, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and KCNA’s long-term strategy. Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Vice President and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.

• Drive transformation and optimization of operating structure and processes, including cost management of sales investments, manufacturing, and overhead structures while at the same time being a visionary in support of cogent, innovative investments for growth.

• Engage the sector and finance leadership around issues, trends, and changes and opportunities in the operating model(s) and operational delivery.  Champion innovative thinking and a bias for positive change and inspired growth.

• Champion working capital efficiency, capital expense management and improving ROIC.

• Lead long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with KCNA’s strategic plan, especially as the organization considers sponsorships, potential acquisitions, and collaborations with external organizations.

• Understanding key risks facing the business and helping the business team assess and undertake smart risks to drive growth

• Support top-to-top engagements with Customers on key value prop initiatives

Financial and Operational Management

• Oversee the strategy and vision for the Family Care division of Kimberly-Clark.

• Drive a material impact on the success of K-C through economic value creation.

• Elevate and advance the Finance function while accelerating the impact the team has on business unit performance.

• Develop insightful analysis, reporting and dash-boarding to illuminate risks and opportunities to the Sector teams.

• Partner with information technology (IT) to optimize finance IT systems to meet the needs of the organization.

• Manage cash flow and forecasting. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.

• Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets so as to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally.

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with accounting, regulator, and internal audit requirements.

• Driving the organization’s capability, leveraging systems & shared service efficiencies, and being a champion of sharing and adopting best practices.

• Champion and lead Ethics, Compliance and Controls across the business.
                

Talent Management

• Serve as a strong Talent Developer by hiring, developing, retaining and promoting direct team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and raising the performance bar.

• Act as steward of our top talent, build strong succession plans to enable increased velocity, be a champion of promoting diversity and inclusion in the organization and be an advocate of our global finance talent development process.

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

Professional Skills & Qualifications

The CFO, FC NA will be/possess:

• 15+ years of broad finance experience  (commercial, FP&A, supply chain, P&L) ideally in the CPG industry

• Experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership

• Experience managing the finance function (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) within a diverse, division-based entity

• A results-oriented individual with a clear passion for winning; a hands-on manager with integrity and a desire to implement lasting, positive improvements.

• Mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked as a true business leader in a multi-divisional organization.

• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model and driving execution across a matrixed organization.

• Experience successfully partnering with IT staff to manage critical financial systems.

• An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information.

• A change leader with self-confidence to drive the organization beyond the status quo.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred

The CFO, FC NA will have the following experience and attributes:

• Build Trust by being open and candid with everyone, and valuing diverse perspectives and debate

• Make Decisions by aligning and prioritizing actions to drive results every day

• Win Consistently by holding oneself accountable for asking “what else can I do?” to exceed near-term and long-term expectations

• Think Customer by understanding and anticipating your customer’s needs and driving innovation for their benefit

• Continuously Improve by reaching across boundaries for new ideas

• Build Talent by holding oneself accountable for the strength and diversity of your team, and owning your own development.

Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working                                  

• Focus on Consumers. We keep the needs of customers and consumers at the center of our work. Building strong customer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions. Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies that delight our consumers.

• Play to Win. We aim high, measure our results, and live our values because winning with integrity matters. Setting aggressive goals and consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Pushing past status quo to create new and better ways to solve problems and win.

• Move Fast. We turn decisions into action, remove barriers and seek progress over perfection. Stepping up to champion ideas, address difficult issues and say what needs to be said. Tackling challenges with a sense of urgency, seizing new opportunities, and scaling winning solutions.

• Grow our People. We champion inclusion and encourage our people to ideate, innovate and contribute to their growth. Encouraging diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds that enable our winning culture. Placing a high priority on developing self and others to meet career goals and the organization’s goals.

Total Benefits

Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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.

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.

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

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

 

Salary Range: 221,300 – 286,100 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

Chicago Commercial Center

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time