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Finance LeadFinance Lead - Bryanston, JohannesburgAdvert closing date: end of day, 14th April 2025Youxe2x80x99re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because wexe2x80x99re 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, youxe2x80x99ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.In this role, youxe2x80x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.Finance lead, partnering with the SSA Commercial lead and driving financial performance across the business unit. As P&L owner, you will have responsibility to lead, challenge and influence business planning, commercial analysis and key strategic decisions to ensure results delivery in both current year and 3 year Strategic Planning timeframe.It starts with YOU.In this role, you will:Co-pilot and P&L ownership for the business unit alongside SSA Commercial Leads in Family Care (Consumer), Personal Care (Consumer) and Professional (B2B)Development of annual plans for the business unit, set challenging goals and targets and ensure consistent delivery of financial commitments on a monthly / quarterly / annual basisOwnership of top-line forecast and commercial analysis to support strategy execution, strengthen in-market performance and improve overall decision making to deliver both top line growth and margin improvementFinancial leadership across the business unitxe2x80x99s commercial finance including Revenue Management, Innovation & Portfolio Management, Investment ROI (A&P and Capex)Collaborate across Finance function within SSA / EMEA CFO, Delivered Cost, Controllership, Global Business Services, Management Information Delivery with a xe2x80x9cCFO mindsetxe2x80x9d for the business unitAbout UsHuggiesxc2xae. Kleenexxc2xae. Cottonellexc2xae. Scottxc2xae. Kotexxc2xae. Poisexc2xae. Dependxc2xae. Kimberly-Clark Professionalxc2xae. You already know our legendary brandsxe2x80x94and 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 wouldnxe2x80x99t exist without talented professionals, like you.At Kimberly-Clark, youxe2x80x99ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. Wexe2x80x99re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and wexe2x80x99re always looking for new and better ways to perform xe2x80x93 so therexe2x80x99s your open door of opportunity. Itxe2x80x99s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose. Driven by YouAbout YouYou 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, wexe2x80x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, youxe2x80x99ll 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.In one of our professional roles, youxe2x80x99ll 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:MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSAccounting qualification (CIMA preferred) with 7+ years professional experience in Commercial Finance, with at least 3 years in leadership positions with increased responsibility for results delivery, initiatives & strategic decision making.FMCG experience with strong business acumen and in-depth knowledge of South Africaxe2x80x99s retail environment, experience in strategy development, revenue management, solving complex problems, decision makingStrong data management skills, attention to detail / accuracy and proven capability to lead, prioritize and deliver high-quality output under time pressureProven ability to lead, challenge and influence across functional boundaries xe2x80x93 at senior levels of the organization xe2x80x93 and deliver resultsClear and compelling communication xe2x80x93 both written and verbal.Total BenefitsHere are just a few of the benefits youxe2x80x99d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see .South Africa:As part of your Total Rewards package, you will be entitled to a comprehensive set of benefits. Some of these are listed below:Reward and recognition xe2x80x93 to attract and retain the best talent we offer competitive pay. We reward excellence and high performance through annual performance related increases and employee recognition awards.Great support for good health xe2x80x93 we value good health, and to support you, you will have various options for medical insurance with a 50% employer contribution and Gap cover.Planning for the future xe2x80x93 Being a member of the Provident fund will provide you with savings to provide an income after retirement.Protection for you and your family in case of illness or injury xe2x80x93 for peace of mind you will have Life cover, disability insurance and Funeral benefit.Learning and growth xe2x80x93 our employees value the opportunities for professional and personal growth that we offer. A wide range of training is available with Study bursaries for external courses and an opportunity to apply for School fee bursaries for your childrenEmployee Wellbeing xe2x80x93 our Thrive program covers Physical, Emotional, Mental and Financial wellbeing to help you be at your best, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers professional resources and tools to support you and your family.Time off xe2x80x93 to help you manage your work life balance and cater for different stages of life, we offer attractive annual leave, and policies to cover maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave.Other xe2x80x93 you will be able to enjoy discounted company products. Subsidized canteen meals and uniforms are provided at our mill locations.To Be ConsideredClick 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 .And finally, the fine printxe2x80xa6.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 relevant background checks carried out in South Africa.#LI-HybridPrimary Location Bryanston OfficeAdditional LocationsWorker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type RegularTime Type Full time

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