All posting locations: Düsseldorf, , Germany
Job Function: 03 - Finance
Date Published: 01-Feb-2024
Ref #: R-79006
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid
Description & Requirements
About the position
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sales Finance Specialist (m/f/d) at Kraft Heinz in Düsseldorf. In this position you will report to the Planning & Performance Lead DACH and be responsible for increasing sales and efficiency in sales and ensuring the achievement of company targets.
Main responsibilities
- Financial analyses and monitoring of annual negotiations and sales promotions
- Controlling and optimizing all customer discounts and rebates
- Ensuring that all customer initiatives are financially sound
- Analyzing the customer's monthly performance and validating the sales forecast
- Preparation of the monthly financial forecast
- Supporting top line budget plans at client level
- Prepare monthly and ad hoc presentations for the head of the business unit
- Development and calculation of business cases for projects together with the sales teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree with a focus on finance/accounting/controlling
- 1-3 years of professional experience in a sales controlling function, ideally in an FMCG environment
- Ability to analyze and summarize complex information and financial figures and to influence sales management to take appropriate action
- Very good IT skills, especially Excel (SAP, Power Query an advantage)
- Strong proficiency in English, German is a plus
Competencies
- Confident / ability to push back: We like people who are not easily flustered, even when faced with resistance
- Analytical: We are a very data-driven company, so it's important that you are able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach
- Results-oriented: You don't just focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company
- Team player: Together with your teammates, 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 coaching
Flexible working hours in a hybrid working 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:
- Planning & Performance Lead DACH and Head of HR
- Online test
- CFO DACH and Key Account Manager Retail
- 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.