Head of Finance - Malaysia & Singapore
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Job Description
Your Job
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.
Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:
The Head of Finance is a senior leader who is a member of Malaysia Leadership Team and SEA Finance Leadership Team. This position heads the finance team that provides support to Malaysia & Singapore business and manufacturing plant (Kluang Mill).
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer SEA, the candidate is responsible for managing Malaysia Finance function, and delivering high levels of organization effectiveness through business support.
Be accountable for the integrity of all financial processes, results and be the principal business partner to Managing Director of Malaysia business.
Work closely with the Asia Pacific Global Business Services team to ensure financial results are accurately reported to management, stakeholders, and appropriate external parties.
Lead, manage and inspire the Finance team to meet the business and finance objectives.
Ensure adherence to K-C corporate financial policies, internal controls and instructions, and to communicate any major and/or continuing non-conformance to the APAC Regional and Corporate Controller’s Office.
Ensure the availability of funds to meet the company’s requirements for day-to-day operations and capital expenditures both short and long term.
Influence profit direction by evaluating business plans and capital appropriations, product variation proposals and post-project completion reports, to ensure the best use of the company’s resources.
Manage the business analysis team to perform strategic, financial and operational analysis to facilitate sound business decision to country business team.
Manage monthly reporting including financial performance dashboard, tracking cost savings, and other key performance indicator reports.
Timely analysis of business performance and assessment of business risks and opportunities.
Coordinating the annual budget and quarterly financial forecasting, as well as long range planning.
Perform financial evaluation of business opportunities and activities such as new product launches, product design upgrades, and significant marketing investments.
Provide timely and meaningful business and financial insight to enable good decisions to be made.
Perform financial evaluation of capital projects to ensure profitable business decision and review completed projects to determine profitability and achievement of original objective.
Identify and make recommendations that optimize business processes and reporting to improve financial performance.
Support the implementation of business system development projects and processes.
Direct the tax activities, including the preparation and filing of all tax returns, the maintenance of tax expense and liability accounts, and the timely payment of tax liabilities.
Build a strong finance team through training, coaching & career development.
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 151 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.
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:
Essential Requirements
Degree in Finance or Accounting, preferably CPA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. MBA an advantage.
At least 13+ years exposure to corporate business, including 3 years at a Finance Director level position in a multi-national company. Fast moving consumer good (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience an advantage.
Demonstrated strength or success in business partnering with commercial organizations (Sales and Marketing teams, country General Managers / Managing Directors) & supply chain community.
Proven track record of good leadership, developing people, interpersonal and communication skills. Enthusiasm, energy and great engagement are key attributes that we would like in the candidate.
The incumbent must have demonstrated strengths in strategic thinking, functional technical skills, and business analysis.
Thorough knowledge of company financial policies and practices and a high level of knowledge of computer systems, capital investment analysis and forecasting techniques are required.
Strong experience in manufacturing finance and supply chain finance.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; and SAP knowledge would be an advantage.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and tight time demands.
Location: Malaysia
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 .
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
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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.
No Relocation:
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.
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