All posting locations: Southbank, Victoria, Australia
Job Function: 03 - Finance
Date Published: 28-Mar-2024
Ref #: R-80887
Description & Requirements
The overall function of the role is to support the ZBB (Zero Based Budgeting) activities of the business. Specifically this includes analysis, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting for ZBB costs (aka Fixed costs).
This role focuses mainly on corporate fixed costs in ANZ (mainly G&A, Selling and marketing), however you will also consolidate results with NEA (North East Asia: Japan, Korea) and colleagues in SCF (Supply Chain Finance: Fixed Distribution, Fixed Manufacturing costs). You will work with a wide variety of stakeholders (both in and outside the finance team) to ensure we are delivering against the plan and identifying opportunities and risks.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparation and analysis of financial reports (forecasts, budget & actuals)
- Assist in managing all processes associated with the ZBB of ANJ (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea)
- Assist in providing ongoing financial support and analysis to the teams incurring ZBB costs
- Month-end processes to understand performance versus benchmarks
- Ensure that top management/ ELT is aware of their budgets and their financial performance
About you:
- Degree qualified in a strong numerical discipline – Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics or similar discipline or equivalent practical experience
- Preferably 2-3 years experience in a finance function ideally FP&A, business partnering or a management accounting environment where you were responsible for budgeting/forecasting processes.
- Experience dealing with a variety of stakeholders; including assisting non-finance users on finance processes
- Advanced excel user (both analyzing data with pivots/lookups, and creating excel templates for users to complete)
- Experience using Tableau, SAP and BPCS (preferred but not mandatory)
About us:
- 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 – 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and up to 3 weeks for secondary care givers.
- 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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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.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.