Senior Business Analyst, Finance, Supply Chain

Kimberly-Clark

Business Analyst at Kimberly-Clark focusing on finance and supply chain optimization. Developing reports and ensuring effective financial controls for informed decision-making.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timePrindisa • 🇨🇷 Costa RicaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop continuously regional and insightful set of reports/analytics of cost / distribution aligned with stakeholders needs for making better decisions on the business and driving quality self service
Provide guidance and ensure quality reports of: cogs variance monthly results vs standard cost, monthly actual std vs forecast std, actuals cost/distribution expenses vs last quarterly forecast commitment, relevant cost component trends such as raw material prices, overheads, etc, that aid the client’s understanding of business performance and trends
Drive self-service for stakeholders through training and development of materials to address inquiries and explain how reports can be used
When requested, prepare and deliver to the auditors, government entities, etc information related with production costs, cost of goods sold and inventory valuation
Ensure application of established financial controls within his/her area of responsibility by the effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies and instructions; and by the establishment, maintenance and audit of effective and reliable control procedures
Consistently meet or exceed Service Level Agreements pertaining to LAO GBS SCH FP&A processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Finance or related field
8+ years of experience in finance roles supporting Supply Chain / Operations
Exposure to supply chain finance areas (materials, logistics, manufacturing)
Strong experience in: Cost accounting (manufacturing, logistics, distribution)
Forecasting (costs, distribution, expenses)
Business analysis (not purely accounting profiles)
Proven ability to: Generate insights from data (identify risks & opportunities)
Perform variance analysis (forecast vs prior forecast / prior year)
Strong stakeholder management skills: Ability to influence senior leaders
Experience handling challenging conversations / pushback
Demonstrated leadership without direct reports (influence-based leadership)
Advanced data handling and analytical skills
Experience with: Microsoft Office, SAP, Power BI (or equivalent BI tools)
High level of ownership, accountability, and resilience
Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset
English level: Intermediate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost accountingforecastingbusiness analysisvariance analysisdata handlinganalytical skills

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementinfluence-based leadershipcollaborationteamworkaccountabilityresilience

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Finance