Associate Finance Director – Global Manufacturing, FP&A

Role Overview

• Partner with the Senior Director in Strategy and their deputies to advance the Global Supply Chain agenda; support functional teams in value creation at manufacturing facilities and distribution network through strategic thinking, targeted analytics, and decision support
• Drive and support the Manufacturing and Logistics initiative pipeline, helping to address value opportunities and challenges
• Oversee the building and execution of supply chain capabilities, business strategies, objectives, and plans.
• Shape, coordinate, and drive the delivery of global projects and initiatives as required by the Senior Director in Strategy and their deputies
• Develop and implement new global FP&A processes to streamline reporting and forecasting.
• Provide coaching, leadership, and general work direction to the Associate Finance Manager, ESC FP&A and facilitate his/her career development
• Coordinate, review, and develop strategic capital investment proposals that support timely and profitable business decisions, ensuring robust business cases for large, global projects including digital manufacturing and automation solutions.
• Own and control SG&A spending for VP Capital Engineering and the Senior Director in Strategy, and drive accountability and propriety in spending
• Partner with Global Network Design & Capability team to drive/support network optimization / footprint analysis to optimize K-C’s product supply network
• Oversee financial operations within the department to ensure the application of efficient financial and operating controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and preferably post-graduate finance qualifications
• 10+ years relevant experience, of which 5+ years in supply chain roles (preferably in CPG' s)
• Demonstrating a strong track record of delivering results and a deep functional expertise of manufacturing, logistics and procurement fundamentals through providing finance analytical support and insights
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage large amounts of data and drive actionable insights from those analytics
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions showing strong communication and persuasion skills, demonstrating the ability to challenge, influence and be a change-agent
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and be able to translate into practical and executable actions
• Experience leading with and without authority and proven track record of talent development.

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.