Senior Finance Manager, Category Finance

Heinz; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager in Toronto to oversee category financials, including reporting, forecasting, and strategic recommendations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of finance experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and driving financial performance initiatives.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare coverage for employees and dependents

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance function with prior experience managing a P&L.
• Ability to manage diverse teams across financial segments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead project/team stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own category reporting and drive category financial performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations against key financial targets.
• Drive financial process improvements across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Manager, Category Finance responsible for owning category financials, driver-based forecasts, actuals reporting, and financial analysis on complex P&Ls. Influence cross-functional partners to support financial success of innovation, cost-out, and related projects.

Responsibilities

• Own category reporting and drive category financial performance with holistic monthly forecasting
• Provide strategic recommendations against key financial targets (AOP/PY)
• Drive financial process improvements to harmonize procedures across the category finance teams
• Develop and execute key business initiatives alongside counterparts (pricing strategies, capital planning, cost-out projects) to drive profitability
• Guide strategic product launches and modifications by developing innovation P&Ls
• Provide recommendations and influence sales strategy through monthly operating review and LNUC rhythms
• Own actuals/forecasting reviews providing color on financial drivers and assist senior leadership in MPR reviews with BU president
• Develop Annual Operating Plan P&L forecasting demand, pricing, costs, including mix, liquidations, and SKU rationalization
• Provide recommendations on waste risk and highlight key risks to liquidation
• Drive continuous improvement efforts for tools, models, and processes to enhance visibility of financial data
• Passion for motivating, coaching, and developing others

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in finance function with prior experience managing a P&L
• Ability to manage diverse teams across financial segments
• Outstanding analytical skills & attention to detail
• Ability to clearly and concisely relay important details and updates
• Excellent organization and project management skills, including written and verbal communication with BU leadership
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead project/team stakeholders
• Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills required
• Prior experience using Tableau, FiT, Nielsen, SAP knowledge a plus

Total Rewards and Benefits

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.

Compensation

New Hire Base Salary Range: $120,100.00 - $150,100.00

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 and Wellbeing

Benefits: Coverage for employees and their eligible dependents through healthcare, protection, and saving for the future; plans tailored to meet your family’s needs. Benefits are governed by applicable plan documents.

Wellbeing: Programs and resources for physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being; participation may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other factors.

Location

Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters

Equal Opportunity: Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. For accommodation in the job application process, applicants may contact [e-mail] for assistance.