Category Finance Manager - UKI Sauces

Kraft Heinz Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Category Finance Manager to oversee the Sauces P&L within a dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, define budget strategies, and lead long-term planning initiatives. The company promotes a culture of continuous improvement and offers flexible, hybrid working options. With a strong focus on employee development and an inclusive environment, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private medical cover

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts on products

Parental leave

Volunteering days

Premium Calm App membership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FMCG financial or strategy/consulting.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills, fluent in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own the Total UK Sauces P&L & routines, ensuring financial performance visibility.
• Define the budget & strategy planning process for the Sauces category.
• Lead long-term RGM planning and analyze performance of sub-categories.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Category Finance Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The role is within the UKI business unit, reporting to our Category Commercial Lead as part of the Sauces team.

The primary responsibility will be ownership of the Sauces P&L. You will work in a high-performing team, alongside peers striving for continuous improvement. Expect exposure to senior internal stakeholders!

What you’ll do:

1. Own the Total UK Sauces P&L & routines, including financial performance visibility and drivers (Volume, Price, COGS, Mix, etc.) in the short & medium term.
2. Define the budget & strategy planning process.
3. Lead long-term RGM planning and analyze the performance of each sub-category, including pricing power, brand equity, competition, Price Pack Architecture (PPA), and pack strategy.
4. Collaborate closely with Demand Planning on demand reviews.
5. Manage apprentices/analysts.

What you’ll need:

• At least 5 years of experience in an FMCG financial or strategy/consulting setting.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills, fluent in Excel.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Professional Attributes:

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to interact effectively with senior management and various stakeholders.
• Confidence and Ability to Push Back: Resilient in facing resistance and respectful in challenging situations.
• Resilience: Capable of recovering from setbacks and thriving in a demanding environment.
• Curiosity, Positivity & Enthusiasm: Growth mindset and motivational presence within the team.
• Team Player: Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to shared goals.

What we offer you:

• An ambitious employer with recognized career development pathways.
• A meritocratic, performance-based compensation approach.
• Flexible, hybrid working options, including the possibility to work abroad.
• An inclusive culture supported by leadership-sponsored Business Resource Groups.
• Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave and nursery schemes.
• Employee discounts on Heinz products.

Wellbeing:

• Private medical cover & Digital GP services.
• Gym discounts & Cycle to Work scheme.
• Premium Calm App membership.
• Three volunteering days per year (e.g., Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast).

Location(s)

London - The Shard

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – committed to diversity and inclusion across all protected classes, including underrepresented ethnic groups, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.