All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function: 03 - Finance
Date Published: 04-Apr-2024
Ref #: R-81164
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!
Finance Lead, Growth Finance at a Glance….
The Finance Lead, Growth Finance is a Subject Matter Expert across all growth finance pillars (Innovation, Productivity, Mix Management, SKU Profitability, Capital Investments) for cross functional stakeholders. This individual will be the Business Unit Productivity owner with responsibilities including establishing clear roles & responsibilities, process creation, executive communication, commercial/operations integration.
What’s on the menu?
- Platform Innovation & Renovation PnL owner responsible for total PnL including reporting & mitigation of risks where necessary
- Owner & project manager for all platform investment proposals and top business initiatives
- Responsible for financial risk mitigation through commercialization of key projects
- Business Unit point person for PnL integration between commercial and operations. Responsible for understanding operations risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
- Partner with Business Unit leadership to help influence strategic plan for the future (including investment decisions / impacts, capacity, footprint, profitability, growth rates)
- Development and teaching of more junior team members
- Ad hoc projects as needed
Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, Business or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, preferably in CPG. Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, Corporate Finance preferred
- Experience working cross functionally with all levels of the organization while also having the ability to operate independently while managing multiple concurrent projects
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, experience with Tableau / Power BI highly preferred
- Strong business acumen, interpersonal, leadership, communication and influencing skills
- Proficient communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross functional stakeholders
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, manage ambiguity
- Self-starter and inquisitive
- Ability to pair quantitative analysis with cross-functional qualitative input
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.