Plant Finance Manager - BIL
22 days
Beech Island Mill
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.
In this role, you will:
Provide leadership for all finance related activities for Personal Care (PC), Logistics and internal controls for at the plant. This individual partners with Tissue Sr. Finance Manager on site to:
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Ensure the plant’s financial accounting results and systems follow the Corporation’s policies and procedures
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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
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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
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Co-lead the development of strategies, objectives, and execution plans that optimize total delivered cost
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Lead PC operating reviews & drive cost management with plant team on production cost of roughly $400+ million
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Lead annual budget, target setting process, and quarterly forecast process for PC team and Logistics
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Supports major appropriation analysis for investment tied to future plant strategy
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Provide input into new, or improving existing processes, standards, or operational plans in support of mill results
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Maintain strong, safe working conditions and drive a people-based safety culture consistent with plant and staff objectives
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Lead and develop the talent of the site operations team & Financial Analyst supporting the plant
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Provide oversight and leadership for all plant controls (Cycle Counts, Archer Requirements, Internal/External Audits, & Financial Representation Letter)
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Confirm that plant monthly financial results are reported in a manner that is timely, accurate, and consistent with corporate policies and generally accepted accounting principles. Monthly reconciliations of results are complete with detailed explanations as well as risks and opportunities to meet the targeted financials
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Collaborate with other Finance Teams and Staff Finance Team to drive continuous improvement and standardized business processes. Utilize LEAN methodology to improve and regenerate work systems that help create efficiency and ultimately a reduced total delivered cost
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Lead the development and support the execution of the plant’s short- and long-term strategic financial plans
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Design, maintain, and operate financial systems and analytical tools to provide effective decision-making support
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Owner of required analysis for capital investment opportunities from inception of securing appropriated capital funding through asset classification and capitalization aligned to internal controls and corporate policies
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Support the administration of the plant’s internal control plan and ensure the application of established corporate financial controls by the effective implementation and maintenance of corporate policies and instructions
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Develop and maintain a favorable employee relations climate within the department
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Provide leadership to ensure your organization attracts, develops, and retains the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results
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Support sector and plant safety and quality objectives through K-C systems and loss control management
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Ensure the communication, implementation, and promotion of K-C values and behaviors as a means for delivering business result
This role is located in the plant and reports to Personal Care Manufacturing Finance Leader
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.
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 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:
Who you are?
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A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or a related field, with coursework indicating quantitative and analytical ability. Minimum of 7+ 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.
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Strong interpersonal skills necessary to train, direct, motivate and develop others as well as maintain a strong working relationship within the plant management team.
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Prior experience in a leadership/supervisory position is preferred with ability to influence without authority.
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Broad financial/business acumen experience preferred with demonstrated strong business judgment, problem-solving/analytical skills, and high degree of financial competence.
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Possesses strong understanding of plant operations & controls
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Demonstrated organizational skills to manage functional workload, multiple priorities, and competing time demands.
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Strong oral, written and presentation skills to deliver effective, confident and results-oriented communications and presentations.
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Availability to be onsite for the position
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Understanding of tools like SAP, Excel and Power BI
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.
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Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 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
Beech Island Mill
WORKER TYPE
Employee
WORKER SUB-TYPE
Regular
JOB TYPE
Full time