Kraft Heinz

The Finance Manager role lies within the Kitt Green Factory. You’ll be working in a high performing team- alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into the Site Financial Controller.

This Critical role in the Supply Chain Finance Organisation contains the following

• Business partnering with Operational Management to control site operating cost.
• Responsible for the analysis and financial management of the site utilities budget and ZBB.
• Responsible for the production of the site financial packs and act as deputy for the Site Financial Controller.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external accounting standards and regulations including SOX.
• Coordinate the PPE and inventory counts with the operations and engineering teams.
• Liaise with Third Party Service providers to challenge cost structure and delivery of savings.

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES –

• Month end financial accounting including accruals and prepayments.
• Execute SAP month end cost of goods closing routines.
• Preparation of monthly management accounting reports including variance commentary.
• Weekly control of the site maintenance spends by business partnering with Engineering department. 
• Managing the annual budget process including standard cost setting.
• Cost forecasting and control for various areas of spend including site utilities and ZBB.
• Developing and maintaining internal control processes and systems.
• Leading the annual asset and stock count including liasing with third party audit requests.
• Preparing the monthly balance sheet review including commentary.
• Assisting the controlling team with annual statutory audits.
• Working closely with other departments and stakeholders to drive improvements in financial performance.
• Providing financial analysis and support to the business in decision-making.
• Preparation and management of intercompany invoices for Heinz UK Manufacturing.
• Deputise for Site Financial Controller.

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KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPENTENCIES

• Education – Batchelor Degree in a relevant field.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a finance role.
• Part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Supply chain finance is an advantage. 
• Fluent English.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Highly numerate and analytical.
• Strong team player.
• Demonstrates accountability and integrity.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels of the business.
• SAP ERP experience is desirable.