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.

Position Summary:

Partner with IT Finance Director, IT VP of Corp. Functions & IT Effectiveness, & IT VP of Transformation to establish and mature a fit-for-purpose financial planning & reporting and multidimensional IT costing capability integrated with Corp. FP& A processes that supports decision making in IT PC agile operating model.

Role will lead implementation of Apptio planning and costing tool as well as delivery of business case benefits and integration with overall IT operating model in conjunction / collaboration with IT operating model team. In addition, this implementation will automate current transactional work related to Pos, invoices, and accruals.

Role is responsible for developing and managing IT cost reporting and transparency initiatives, establishing ongoing productivity / optimization capabilities, and will take a lead role in developing a vision for a fit-for-purpose segment cost charge-back / allocation proposal. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Implement fit-for-purpose financial planning, reporting, and multidimensional costing capability to improve transparency and decision making.

• Simplify and streamline IT PO > Invoice > Accrual management process to consolidate all activities to 2-3 roles or push it back to PO owners across IT while maintaining appropriate financial controls.

• Develop and execute a change and communication program to embed new financial planning and cost transparency capability with the IT finance team, IT-LT, Cost Center Owners, BU FP& A and Stakeholders, and product owners.

• Establish a productivity / cost optimization management system, supported by new financial capabilities, that is embedded across the IT organization and delivers 3-5% productivity on addressable spend annually.

• Develop a IT showback and chargeback vision for the enterprise that improves decision making and accountability and unlocks value by improving run-invest and demand based trade-offs.

• Manage resource ~4 to conclusion / achievement of 2-year transformation.

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.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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 (hybrid) 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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field is required. MBA beneficial.
• 7+ years of progressive financial, business partnership, & leadership experiences. Demonstrable project and change management experiences desired. Technology Business Management (TBM) experience and / or CPG product costing experience preferred.
• Technology: Understanding and exposure to digital technology industry, trends, products, & emerging technologies.
• Industry: Multi-national, matrix organization experience desired.
• Skills: Effective communication and ability to build a compelling business case. Strong analytical skills with strong understanding of business, finance, and economics principles.

Total Benefits

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.

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.

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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

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

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

This is a Grade 8 position in the US. Grades may vary by location.

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