Director, Financial Reporting

Director, Financial Reporting – Kimberly-Clark Join to apply for the Director, Financial Reporting role at Kimberly-Clark Position Purpose As a key finance leader within Kimberly-Clark’s IFP business, the Director, Financial Reporting, IFP will oversee all aspects of corporate financial reporting during a pivotal phase of growth and transformation. This business segment is entering into a strategic joint venture, requiring robust governance, accurate statutory and management reporting, and seamless integration with group standards. The role demands a seasoned professional who can ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, deliver timely and transparent reporting to senior leadership and JV partners, and provide strategic insight that supports decision‑making in a complex, evolving environment. The Director, Financial Reporting, IFP will report to the Global Controller, IFP. Key Responsibilities Set up a Corporate Reporting team for the consolidation and financial reporting of a newly created JV of Kimberly-Clark, setting up strategic direction and process requirements to ensure an effective and efficient process for the future. Ensure accurate, complete and timely analysis and reporting to internal and external customers for consolidated financial results under US GAAP and IFRS on a monthly, quarterly, annual and as requested basis. Drive continuous improvement activities to identify and implement efficiencies for the consolidation processes. Provide project leadership to accounting and reporting related requirements for the new JV. Lead transformation projects by evaluating the impact of strategic transformation initiatives on financial reporting, implementing appropriate changes in HFM and SAP systems, and guiding GBS and other accounting and reporting teams through the implementation process to ensure seamless integration and compliance. Provide technical accounting support focused on financial reporting, assessing the reporting implications of complex accounting issues, implementing necessary adjustments in HFM and SAP, and guiding GBS and other accounting and reporting teams to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. Lead a team of five in this newly created corporate accounting department to deliver excellence in terms of financial reporting, technical guidance and systems implementations. Qualifications 10+ years of relevant accounting and reporting experience is necessary for this position. Broad and expert knowledge of financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS, accounting principles and Sarbanes Oxley. Experience in a global multinational public company and a “Big 4” accounting firm. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities / competing time demands and strong oral, written, and presentation skills to deliver effective communications and presentations. Possess a customer orientation to manage leaders’ and auditors’ expectations, and a continuous improvement mindset to further the company’s program of driving efficiency throughout the reporting process. Demonstrate the ability to build trust with key customers and stakeholders and a desire to broaden exposure and knowledge beyond the corporate office. Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; and ACA from a big 4 firm. Knowledge of SAP and Hyperion Financial systems is a must. Total Benefits We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work‑life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well‑being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme. Certain benefits, such as flexible work schedules and parental leave, can be tailored to meet specific individual needs, giving our employees the flexibility to manage their commitments inside and outside of work. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row. Application Process 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. Legal Notice 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr