Sr Manager Logistics Finance

Job Description

About the position

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Sr Manager Logistics Finance to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Sr Manager Logistics Finance lies within the European business units. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into Operations Finance Lead Europe. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of results will be your primary responsibility. You’re constantly looking for improvement activities within Europe.

In brief, you are responsible for:

• Oversee Logistics Finance in Europe, leading a team of finance professionals and responsible for managing a budget over $100M.
• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to logistics teams ensuring alignment with Kraft Heinz’s overall business objectives and financial goals.
• Be the finance point of contact for critical stakeholders in Supply Chain and Commercial.
• Develop and implement financial plans, forecasts, and analyses to drive business growth, improve profitability, and optimize logistics operations.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial, to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and revenue growth.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial data to inform business decisions, identify trends, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with Kraft Heinz’s financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to ensure their growth and success.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the logistics finance team and across the organization.

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

• Educational Background:  Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s degree in Finance/Business Administration/Economics or similar;
• Years of work expeirence: Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance and at least 1 year leading a team;
• Languages: English
• IT Skills & Knowledge: Excel, SAP, PowerBi and Tableau
• Soft Skills: Communication, Analytical thinking, Ability to Simplify, Result driven and Team player

 

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills – People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it’s important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• Ability to Simplify – We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
• Analytical – We’re a very data driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
• Result driven – You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.
• Team player – Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

 

Our Hiring Process

After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with:

1. Operations Finance Lead

2. Senior Director Central Finance and HR Business Partner

3. Cross-Functional Interviewer

4. All positive? Job offer!

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.

About us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Location(s)

Amsterdam

 

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