All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function: 03 - Finance
Date Published: 29-Apr-2024
Ref #: R-82063
Description & Requirements
Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!
Associate Finance Director, Central Manufacturing at a Glance….
The Associate Finance Director, Central Manufacturing FP&A – Manufacturing Capabilities reports directly to the Head of NA Manufacturing Finance and will be a key finance role to support the company's efforts to deliver savings commitments throughout Manufacturing operations. This role will work to increase visibility into manufacturing performance across Kraft Heinz’s 30+ factories. This role will lead factory teams in rituals and routines and process improvement and cost savings initiatives. This role will also be key in the budget, forecast, and results reporting process.
What’s on the menu?
- Lead and establish efficient financial processes (monthly results reporting, budgeting, forecasts) for Operations Finance
- Lead factory teams in rituals and routines and process improvement initiatives
- Consolidate the monthly Manufacturing results deck for leadership review
- Key participant in the annual budget process and monthly forecast process; focused on identifying risks and opportunities
- Review analytical projects identifying potential savings and give input on which projects are most viable. Determine subsequent project plans and timelines
- Act as strategic partner for factory teams to integrate budgets and forecasts into business review
- Lead training and change management initiatives across the organization to improve manufacturing capabilities
- Support factory results roll up to consolidated Manufacturing Pod results. Review report submissions from factories and challenge assumptions and forecasts
- Travel independently to plants to lead cost savings initiatives
Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting preferred)
- Minimum 5 years’ Excel mastery and financial systems acumen
- Minimum 6 years’ Financial Planning / Forecasting experience
- Influencing skills and ability to work across the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
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.
Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.
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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.