Head of Commercial Finance

  • All Posting Locations: Southbank, Victoria, AU
  • Job Functions: Finance
  • Date Published: December 11, 2024
  • Ref#: R-88410

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About the Role

Job Description

About the Role

Lead the commercial finance function across sales finance, category and revenue growth management. Lead the financial performance of the commercial business across ANZ. This position will need to effectively interact with multiple levels of leadership within the organization. This role will lead accuracy of the financial forecasts, while driving performance and longer-term strategy. Manage and continue to develop the Commercial finance team. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility of the monthly, quarterly, and annual business cycle (forecast and performance reviews). 

  • Own the preparation and delivery of the financials across ANZ. 

  • PNL responsibility from volume to commercial profitFully responsible for the marketing spend 

  • Responsible for all categories and customers 

  • Support the presentation of monthly and quarterly business reviews to the Business Unit CEO/CFO along detailed variance explanations. Ensure that they are fully aware of the shape the business is in. 

  • Lead, support, develop and/or improve existing processes relating to KHC business cycle/financial reporting. 

  • Drive the IBP cycle to an aligned 1 number for sales and category. 

Responsibilities of RGM –

  • Strategic and operational responsibility for driving sustainable revenue and profitability plans via pricing, promotion and mix. You will be responsible for the general management of the categories and strategies in the portfolio, owning the annual operating plan and developing a strong, driven team. 

  • Drive 3year plan of price pack architecture and price plans.

Responsibilities of the Category Finance Team –

  • Drive overall 3-year strategic plans.

  • Own and deliver the forecast.

  • Drive the portfolio management and challenge the business on priorities and portfolio choices.

Responsibilities of the Sales Finance Team –

  • Ensure delivery of PNL for customers.

  • Partner sales team on the IBP and demand cycle.

  • Partner with sales on finding white space opportunities across strategies.

  • Ensure accurate trade spend management (Accruals, promo management and promo optimisation).

  • Develop and implement an optimal go to market strategy. Drive sales fundamentals.

About You

  • 10+ years work experience that completes field of study

  • Extensive people management experience.

  • Experience working on transformation projects, demonstrated competency in improving efficiency.

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at a senior level in a matrix.

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at a senior level.

  • Exceptional negotiation skills 

  • Critical, fact-based approach to decision-making and problem-solving 

  • Financial/commercial acumen (including budgeting and forecasting), and ability to effectively manage PNL.

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work.

  • Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package.

  • Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers

  • Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter.

  • Great Place to Work certification in Australia.

  • In House Training Programs

  • Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing – Utilize a range of discount programs (gym membership, health insurance, banking) depending on location.

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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