SSA Finance Analyst - International Family Care & Professional

OUR MISSION

Kimberly-Clark's International Family Care & Professional business is an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. The organization is currently forming a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, offering a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Analyst will support the commercial and finance teams across both Family Care and Professional segments by delivering high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to drive profitable growth, optimize trade spend, and support decision-making through data-driven insights.

MAIN DUTIES

The successful candidate will focus on the following core deliverables: • Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles; prepare variance analysis and commentary for actuals vs. forecast; assist in building financial models to support business cases and investment decisions. • Trade Spend & Promotional Analysis: Analyze trade spend effectiveness and promotional ROI; collaborate with Revenue Growth Managers, Sales, and Customer Marketing to optimize spend and improve Net Pricing. • Sales & Margin Analysis: Provide insights on customer and product profitability; monitor Gross-to-Net trends and identify opportunities for improvement. • Business Partnering: Provide constructive challenge by highlighting risks, strengthening plans, and improving decision-making; contribute to simplification initiatives and process improvements.

Strategic Venture Transition

This role involves a significant organizational shift: • Proposed Transfer: This role is proposed to transfer to the new Suzano-Kimberly-Clark venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and legal requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

To succeed in this role, the following qualifications and skills are required: • Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business analysis within FMCG or retail; experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred). • Certifications: CIMA / ACCA / CA qualification or progress toward certification is a plus. • Technical Skills: Strong analytical and accounting skills with attention to detail; advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP, BPC, or similar systems preferred. • Behavioral Competencies: Strong team collaborator with excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.