Supply Chain Finance Manager

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About the Opportunity

This role is a strategic Finance Business Partner, critical in driving cost optimization and enabling data‑driven decisions to support Kimberly‑Clark’s long‑term growth in ANZ. Acting as a key advisor to senior supply chain and commercial leaders, you will influence decisions on cost structure, capital investments, and productivity initiatives across manufacturing, logistics, and imported goods. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Finance (APAC), this pivotal position ensures alignment with Kimberly‑Clark’s growth and sustainability objectives while delivering insights that shape operational and strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strong financial business partnership to operational and commercial teams by delivering timely analysis and actionable insights to optimize business decisions, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve operational efficiency.
- Own Total Delivered Cost (TDC) KPIs and drive cost optimization initiatives aligned with annual savings targets, sustainability objectives, and productivity goals.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes with clear communication and insightful analysis to senior stakeholders.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver predictive cost modelling, scenario planning, and advanced analytics (benchmarking, sensitivity analysis) to inform strategic decisions.
- Drive internal process improvement and standardisation activities to ensure a well‑connected and value‑added finance team.
- Ensure compliance with corporate financial controls and governance standards.
- Provide leadership and coaching to the Supply Chain Finance Analyst, fostering development and ensuring high‑quality financial support for the business.
- Build financial capability across supply chain teams through targeted training programmes.

Leadership Competencies / Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA/CA/CIMA preferred.
- Strong communication and influencing skills with ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience in fast‑paced manufacturing or supply chain environments.
- Advanced analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into strategic insights.
- Demonstrated leadership in driving change and process improvement.
- Proficiency in financial modelling and ERP systems (SAP, Anaplan) plus BI tools (Power BI).
- Experience in digital finance transformation and sustainability initiatives.

What’s On Offer

Our Kimberly‑Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well‑being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

About You

You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

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