Senior Financial Analyst, Internal Controls

Job Description

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Senior Financial Analyst – Internal Controls role at a glance…

The Senior Financial Analyst – Internal Controls is responsible for providing leadership to drive an effective and efficient control environment supporting assigned business process areas. The position provides broad exposure to various levels of management and offers an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the Kraft Heinz control environment, business practices and systems. Activities will also include working with members of external audit.

The qualified candidate must be able to work with multiple organizations and teams, consistently meet deadlines and work well under time constraints, and be able to quickly learn and understand diverse business areas/systems. This position offers high career visibility with the potential to move into various roles within the Kraft Heinz Company.

What’s on the menu?

• Partner with the business to ensure an effective and efficient controls environment
• Conduct business process reviews to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over the business cycles
• Develop an understanding of controls and ensure control tests are formally documented in process narratives and testing templates
• Coordinate the execution of financial controls testing with controls owners.
• Assist in facilitating control test & review timelines for completion
• Financial controls continuous testing, deficiency and remediation monitoring, and reporting to senior management
• Ensure deficiencies are properly documented with action plans for remediation. Ensure action plans are implemented and the controls are retested to demonstrate successful remediation within the specified time frames
• Evaluate key systems and third-party reporting documentation over the adequacy/efficiency of accounting, financial and operating procedures
• Implementation of continuous monitoring and automation of controls initiatives
• Support various corporate or systems initiatives through a review of end-to-end process designs for areas of high risk and/or materiality
• Ensure all information and documentation is maintained in the system of record
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to be detail-oriented in process documentation and testing
• Support and coordinate with external auditors on their requests and any follow ups.
• Be an advocate for process change; identifying opportunities for best-practice improvement and working closely with teams to implement change
• Assist with other ancillary projects and analyses as assigned by the Global Head of Internal Controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Finance or Accounting preferred, including at least 1 year of experience in Audit or Controls
• Controls experience in FMCG/Manufacturing with an understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP preferred
• CIA / CPA / Public Accounting experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint is essential
• Accounting program experience, including SAP products, AuditBoard, and PowerBI a plus

 

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$85,400.00 – $106,800.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.