<p>Associate Finance Manager - Distribution</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Distribution Associate Finance Manager will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the financial performance of the NA Distribution business unit. This role is responsible for leading key financial processes including forecasting, planning, and variance analysis, while also managing financial tools and systems. A strong advocate for LEAN methodologies, the manager will identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies to enhance overall business performance.</p> <p>In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Forecasting and Planning: Lead the monthly NA Distribution forecast, budget, and strategic planning cycles. Integrate inputs from cross-functional teams to develop accurate, driver-based forecasts. Ensure timely and transparent communication of financial outlooks to all key stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Variance Analysis: Conduct monthly reconciliation of actual results against forecasts and plans, leveraging key performance metrics to explain variances. Proactively identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and drive accountability.</p> </li><li> <p>Financial Analysis: Provide accurate analysis as a subject matter expert to various leaders and stakeholders across the organization. This includes analysis for capital projects, Project Evaluation and Review of Learning (PEARL) analyses, lease vs. buy scenarios, distribution impacts for new product launches, and other ad hoc analyses upon request.</p> </li><li> <p>Anaplan Tool Management: Partner with the Anaplan Center of Excellence to maintain and enhance the Anaplan platform, ensuring it effectively supports FP&A cycles and enables scalable, efficient planning processes.</p> </li><li> <p>Controls & Compliance: Collaborate with the Supply Chain Accounting team to uphold robust financial and operational controls. Support internal control requests and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Capability Building: Deliver targeted training to Operations and Finance partners to elevate Distribution financial acumen and foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.</p> </li><li> <p>Cost Saving Transformation: Actively contribute to North America cost transformation initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and executing Distribution cost-saving opportunities. Develop compelling business cases, monitor financial trends, and communicate impacts with clarity and influence.</p> </li><li> <p>LEAN Practices: Champion LEAN principles to eliminate waste and enhance process efficiency. Drive simplification, standardization, and automation across financial systems and workflows.</p> </li></ul> <p>About Us</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Led by Purpose. Driven by You.</p> <p>About You</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in finance or a related discipline, with a strong grounding in financial principles and strategic thinking.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics and/or operational Finance with a consistent record of influence and impact</p> </li><li> <p>Strong business judgment, problem-solving/analytical skills, and high degree of financial competence.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience applying LEAN principles and tools to enable effective problem solving preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong Excel knowledge</p> </li><li> <p>Desirable strong knowledge in SAP</p> </li><li> <p>Data driven, detail oriented and curious profile</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge in the principles and practices of finance and accounting to ensure that procedures, instructions and practices within the unit provide adequate internal financial control and are in conformance with corporate accounting and financial control policies and instructions.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated organizational skills to manage functional workload, multiple priorities, and competing time demands.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong oral, written and presentation skills to deliver effective, confident and results-oriented communications and presentations.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to influence without authority.</p> </li></ul> <p>LOCATION: Candidate requires to be on site in Neenah.</p> <p>Total Benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.</p> <p>Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.</p> <p>Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.</p> <p>To Be Considered</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In the meantime, please check out the careers website.</p> <p>And finally, the fine print….</p> <p>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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.</p> <p>Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. 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.</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> <p>Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country</p> <p>Salary Range: 85 540 - 105 620 USD</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Primary Location</p> <p>Neenah - West Office Facility 1</p> <p>Additional Locations</p> <p>Worker Type</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Worker Sub-Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Time Type</p> <p>Full time</p>