Gerente Financeiro-Jobs in Brasilien

Objetive:

To act as an advisor and business partner of WEEM OPS leadership and Business units, supporting business decision making through a combination of analytical insights, strategic acumen, and commercial mindedness. This role is also pivotal in providing central coordination and standardization of deliverables, enhancing visibility, and supporting decision‑making processes. You will work closely with country‑level Supply Chain Finance Managers to standardize reporting processes, drive a continuous improvement agenda, and foster collaboration across the zone. This position is not just about financial oversight; it's about being a strategic partner for our newly created WEEM zone in delivering its ambitious growth agenda.

Key Accountabilities:

• Serve as the primary finance point of contact for the Head of Operations WEEM and the Head of S&OP and Logistics WEEM, providing strategic financial insights to support decision‑making. E.g:
  • Inventory Visibility, factory costs benchmarking, utilization and OEE improvements impact
  • Methodology of Ops KPI Implications on Costs
  • Ops Savings and Costs Improvement tracking / benchmarking
• Coordinate with country‑level Supply Chain Finance Managers and OPS FP&A teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, driving consistency and standardization across the zone.
• Develop and implement local financial strategies in alignment with WEEM objectives and MBOs, enhancing efficiency and profitability.
• Guide and oversee the AOP and 3/10Y Strat Plan process across the zone by supervising individual country efforts, ensuring adherence to the right methodology, and providing robust central support regarding budget timelines, checkpoints, and business expectations.
• Support the monthly forecasting and business cycle, ensuring that the right level of visibility is regularly provided on a central WEEM level, by providing actionable insights and simplifying the complex.
• Spearhead the methodology standardization of reporting processes across the 2 newly merged zones (East and Latam), enhancing visibility of operational performance (E.g.: Standard Cost Setting)
• Partner with WEEM Transformation Finance team to drive continuous improvement initiatives, adopting best practices and leveraging technology for process optimization.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the zone, presenting findings to senior management.
• Facilitate financial evaluations of CAPEX projects, ensuring they align with Strat Plan priorities and WEEM Growth ambition.
• Foster a culture of financial awareness and accountability within the zone OPS and SCF teams, enhancing the financial acumen of operational leaders.
• Own and represent MFG/LOG functions in MPRs/AOP/Strat Plan checkpoints on a WEEM level.
• Provide guidance to SCFleads on Functions best practices and savings opportunities.
• Lead and improve Int’l Cost Efficiency programs (i.e., VA Days, KHC Champions). Drive & coordinate country, WEEM and Global owners
• Support Head of Countries SCF with new team members onboarding.

Competencies required:

• Strong stakeholders management and communication skills;
• Ability to thrive in a fast moving and complex environment;
• High degree of independence and ability to prioritize
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset

Experience:

Bachelor's / Master degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain

3-5 years of overall finance or controlling

Experience in large FMCG or Manufacturing companies desired

Experience using ERP and business intelligence systems (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, etc)

Excellent communication skills in English

São Paulo - Eldorado

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