All posting locations: Düsseldorf, , Germany
Job Function: 03 - Finance
Date Published: 10-Apr-2024
Ref #: R-81327
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid
Description & Requirements
About the position
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Sales Controlling Lead to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The role of Sales Controlling Lead lies within the GAS unit (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) located in Düsseldorf, Germany. You’ll be reporting directly into the CFO GAS and you are responsible for coordinating strategic planning and performance measurement within an organization and ensuring that goals are met and processes are optimized.
Main responsibilities
- Preparation of financial analyses and tracking of annual negotiations and promotion deals
- Control and optimization of all customer discounts and allowances
- Ensuring the financial viability of all customer related initiatives
- Analyzing monthly performance of customers and validating sales forecasts
- Preparation of monthly forecasts
- Support top-line budget plans at the customer level
- Prepare monthly and ad hoc presentations for the business unit lead
- Development and calculation of project related business cases in collaboration with the sales teams
- Professional and disciplinary management of a team of five employees
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and performance management, preferably in the FMCG industry or related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, draw meaningful insights, and present findings to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements, optimizing financial performance, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership experience, with proven ability to lead and develop a hard-working team
Competencies
- Confident / Ability to push back: We like people who don't get flustered easily, even when met with resistance
- Analytical: We're a very data-driven company, so it's important that you're able to translate complex data into a simple solution using an analytical approach
- Results-driven: You don't just focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company.
- Team player: Together with your team you work towards a common goal
What we offer
- Fast career advancement opportunities in an agile company
- Compensation in line with the market as well as a dynamic and above-average bonus system
- Attractive benefits and discounts with numerous partners
- Numerous opportunities to implement your ideas
- Individual support and mentoring
- Flexible working hours in a hybrid work model
Our recruitment process
After your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to have an initial telephone conversation with the Talent Acquisition team. If this is positive, you will have the following interviews:
- CFO GAS and Head of HR GAS
- Online test
- Sales Director and Crossfunction
- Managing Director GAS
- Everything positive? Then everything is ready for your offer!
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.