All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function: 03 - Finance
Date Published: 26-Apr-2024
Ref #: R-81915
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!
Senior Finance Manager, FP&A at a Glance….
The Senior Finance Manager, FP&A for the Taste, Meals, and Snacking Business Unit (TMS) is responsible for the full P&L and for driving the monthly FP&A agenda for a platform within the BU. The role also supports the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Planning cycles for that platform. This team member is a key link between the Marketing, Business Development Execution, and Finance teams, and reports directly to TMS’s Director of FP&A.
What’s on the menu?
- Lead FP&A for a Platform within TMS, with oversight of all categories and responsible for understanding and influencing both revenue and cost drivers (full P&L responsibility)
- Execute the monthly actualization process including P&L variance analyses, insights, and issue resolution
- Support the Demand Review process including partnering with marketers on demand forecast inputs and validating driver assumptions
- Run the monthly forecasting process to project and explain financial performance on a rolling 18 month basis
- Support the build of the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plans
- Drive fiscal responsibility by supporting the ZBB (Zero Based Budgeting) process
- Analytical assistance on business results and achieving financial targets via data-driven insights and recommendations
- Modeling, analytics, and preparation of management summaries and presentations
Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!
- BS/BA required, MBA a plus
- 6+ Years of experience in Finance or Accounting
- Thorough understanding of the Income Statement and financial metrics
- Prior Category, Corporate FP&A and/or Business Unit experience preferred
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required, SAP experience a plus
- Previous experience in project management and process improvement
- Proven/excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Hard working, capable of coping with pressure and deadlines of ambiguous situations
- Team Player and We Mentality: ability to work collaboratively within the FP&A function and cross-functionally
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.