Logistics Finance Controller

Job Description

About the position

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Finance professional to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Logistics Finance Controller lies within the Continental Europe. You’ll be working in a high performing team- alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into the Manager Finance Logistic of Continental Europe. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The control and management of Logistic cost for the region will be your primary responsibility. You’re constantly looking for process improvement and controls within the region.

In brief, you are responsible for:

• Ownership of the logistics P&L in the assigned BUs;
• Forecasting (monthly) and budgeting (annually) for the logistics costs;
• Business partnering with the local teams, link financial results to operations KPIs;
• Analysis of the actual costs, investigation and explanation of the variances to the forecast and budget;
• Reporting monthly performance results to executives;
• Implement and drive process improvement and controls;
• Support month-end close activities, liaising with the logistics support teams and GBS;
• Ad-hoc analysis and business cases review

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Finance- Accounting;
• 3-6 years of experience in Controlling/FP&A/Accounting;
• Fluent English;
• Experienced Microsoft PowerPoint- MS Excel user; knowledge of SAP would be considered as a plus;
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines with can do attitude.

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills – People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it’s important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• Ability to Simplify – We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
• Analytical – We’re a very data driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
• Team player – Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

 

Our Hiring Process

After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with:

1. Hiring Manager

2. HR and Team Member

3. All positive? Job offer!

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.

Location(s)

Amsterdam

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.