Finance Manager, Category Finance

  • All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US
  • Job Functions: Finance
  • Date Published: July 2, 2025
  • Ref#: R-94335

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About the Role

Job Description

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!

Finance Manager, Category Finance – Desserts at a Glance….

The Finance Manager, Category Finance – Desserts will be accountable for ownership of a category P&L as well as driving the financial agenda for the entire platform. This position will be responsible for process integration and visualizations, ensuring that the quality, consistency and reliability of meetings and reports are in place. This position will help coordinate reporting, analysis, drivers, and action plans on an ongoing basis. This team member act as key player on understanding the results and forecast of the business, providing insights to key stakeholders, and identifying action items for teams to work against.

What’s on the menu?

  • Responsible for owning short-term and long-term category P&L, providing clear visibility into results and forecast
  • Own cross-functional partnerships to provide insights and create action items to solve gaps and drive the business
  • Assist with planning and forecasting processes including owning various deliverables throughout the monthly HDM Demand Review, MBR, and PMR cadences
  • Analytical assistance on business results and achieving financial targets via data-driven insights and recommendations
  • Modeling, analytics and preparation of management summaries/ presentations
  • Production of data dashboards driving insights and visualization for senior management
  • Ownership of ad hoc opportunities and analysis to support hot topics and new areas of focus

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!

  • BS in Finance-Accounting, Economics, or related field required
  • 5 years of experience in Finance/Accounting
  • Advanced excel skills required
  • Prior experience with Tableau desired
  • Prior Category, Corporate FP&A and/or Business Unit experience preferred
  • Strong initiative, detail oriented
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$102,100.00 – $127,600.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

  • Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

  • Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

  • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

  • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — 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 iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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