ANZ IFP Financial Controller

ANZ IFP Financial Controller

Job Description

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day.

From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet. 

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex ®., Huggies ®., VIVA, U by Kotex ®., Poise ®., Depend ®.

brands improve the lives of people around the world. 

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. 

Led by Purpose.

Driven by You. 

About the Opportunity 

Manage and oversee the financial reporting, risk, and compliance functions for KC ANZ IFP, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with US & local GAAP, robust internal controls and risk management.

The role also leads working capital, Accounts receivable budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support free cash flow metrics.

The Controller mentors finance team members, partners with business leaders, and champions process and systems improvements to enable scalable, data-driven performance

Role Accountabilities:


* Responsible for the financial reporting function of IFP ANZ ensuring the integrity of financial results


* Appropriate oversight of service delivery by the Global Business Services (GBS) centre ensuring financial operations are operating efficiently to meet business and customer needs, and internal control requirements.


* Oversee preparation and reporting of Statutory Accounts consistent with local accounting standards, regulatory requirements and overall corporate objectives


* Responsible for financial governance, ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place & operating effectively


* Manage Company insurance and risk matters


* Responsible for strengthening overall internal control environment within IFP ANZ


* Support internal & external audits and provide direction to the organisation to implement approved recommendations


* Support and facilitate business improvement projects and risk assessment of end-to-end process to ensure efficient & well controlled processes 


* Oversee Working capital, AR reporting & optimization, including forecasting and analysis


* Manage, coach, and develop the finance team; build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.


* Act as a trusted advisor to leadership; translate financials into business narratives and actions.


* Communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Operations, HR, Legal).

Knowledge/ Experience


* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CA (or equivalent)


* Minimum 8 - 10 years relevant business experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a managerial position.


* Proven experience in fin...