Job Description

Business Analyst III - GBS APAC Operations



Your Job:

Business Analyst, GBS APAC is responsible for GBS value creation (free cash flow, working capital, cost savings) and productivity targets through data analysis, data story-telling and initiative delivery tracking.

He/she also supports GBS APAC Operations in stakeholder management and supports GBS functional teams & Business Units to explore and identify / implement opportunities to effectively deliver towards the business strategy.

In your Business Analyst III - GBS APAC Operations role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

About Us:

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.

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

Led by Purpose. Driven by You

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

Data analysis \xe2\x80\x93 Value Creation (Free Cash Flow, Working Capital, Cost Savings) & Productivity:

Identify different data sources and condenses data - into usable and comprehensive form that will answer specific business question and issues

Recognizes trends, patterns and able to connect the dots to develop data insights and findings to build, validate and support decision making

Ensures data analytics activities uphold standards around data security and integrity. Performs data quality checks such as remapping of General Ledger categories, operational and financial data reconciliation

Value creation initiatives delivery tracking:

Consolidate and support Global Programs, obtaining business support, and tracking progress of value creation initiatives and projects

Interact and collaborate with stakeholders to provide updates on metrics and measures including initiative\xe2\x80\x99s benefit reporting, cost reporting and implementation status, manages request for information and follow-up on projects until completion.

Design, monitor performance and report ongoing and ad hoc metrics in reports, presentations, and dashboards that are of value and interprets them to BUs and stakeholders

Support management of value creation forums and roadmap:

Prepare data \xe2\x80\x9cstory-telling\xe2\x80\x9d to be presented to stakeholders and senior leaders with the goal of building and validating a comprehensive data set and assumptions that will support decision making.

Build working knowledge of business requirements, and use of data to challenge ideas, promote constructive discussions and harmonize conflicting views to drive positive outcomes

Partner with functional teams / SMEs to anticipate demand and initiatives to support value creation opportunities

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree of any discipline with at least 3 years of experience in analytics

Work well with ambiguity with strong problem-solving skills with attention to details

Strong analytical ability and a good sense of business acumen

Ability to present ideas and solutions in a structured manner/use data visualization to summarize meaningful insights

Highly curious with strong desire to discover new learnings and drive continuous improvements

Have a good understanding of GBS finance functional processes particularly in the area of P2P/OTC

Hands-on experience in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau and/or other tools)

Exposure to project management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable:

Finance background and commercial knowledge will be added advantage

SAP ERP experience

Six Sigma / Project Management certification

Working knowledge of intelligent automation \xe2\x80\x93 eg Celonis, RPA

Experience managing/implementing on working capital initiatives and/or projects

Flexibility to accommodate global time zone

About You:

You\xe2\x80\x99re driven to 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\xe2\x80\x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer:

Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

To Be Considered:

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - .

Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!

Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as \'World\'s Best Employer\' 2021, 2022!

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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability 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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role\xe2\x80\x99s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location Malaysia - Petaling Jaya

Additional Locations

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

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