Europe Financial Controller

Europe Financial Controller

Job Description

Location: K-C locations in Europe, this role offers flexibility of hybrid/ or remote work.

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. 

In this role, you will:


* Ensure the integrity of Financial Reporting for countries in Europe (including Israel) within the EM (Enterprise Markets) and IFP (International Family Care and Professional) segments.


* Collaborate with business leaders in Europe and Israel to drive controlled and compliant business operations.


* Optimize financial reporting processes and create value by working closely with GBS accounting teams.


* Manage end-to-end Statutory Reporting and Audit processes, including Period close, Quarter close, Group and local audits, SOX and MCV testing for European countries, and Israel, in partnership with GBS accountants.


* Lead cross-functional processes such as TEC, CCSC, and others.


* Implement global control and process initiatives in collaboration with the Global Controls team.


* Provide expert guidance to EMEA CFO organizations to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.


* Indirectly supervise approximately 20 accountants in GBS and hold overall responsibility for all transactional reporting.

Reports to: EMEA & Assistant Segment Controller – IFP&EM Segment

About Us:

Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, Kimberly-Clark Professional®.

These are our renowned brands that millions of people use daily.

At Kimberly-Clark, we are committed to innovation, growth, and impact, building on over 150 years of market leadership.

About You:

You excel in a performance-driven culture and value sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

Your passion lies in making a difference through your work.

At Kimberly-Clark, we offer Flex That Works, empowering you with flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that align with your purpose and business needs.

To excel in this role, you should possess:


* 10-12+ years of accounting experience in a global multinational environment, with team leadership experience.


* Chartered Accountant ie internationally recognised post graduate accountancy qualification preferably from Big 4 firm or Equivalent.


* Experience in large consumer goods organizations, particularly in commercial aspects with major retailers.


* Strong relationship-building skills to influence outcomes with Senior Leaders and diverse teams.


* Ability to drive results through indirect teams, enhancing results repor...