Category Finance Manager - UKI Sauces

GRUPO EMPRESARIAL DICREBA, S.A. DE C.V.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Category Finance Manager to oversee the P&L for their Sauces division. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and lead strategic financial planning in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a high-performing team, focusing on optimizing pricing strategies and collaborating with demand planning. With a commitment to career development and a flexible work culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a renowned organization.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

Private medical cover

Employee discount on Heinz products

Exclusive gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Premium membership to Calm App

Family-friendly parental leave benefits

3 volunteering days per year

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own Total UK Sauces P&L, including financial performance visibility.
• Define budget & strategy planning process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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All Posting Locations:

• London, England, GB

Job Functions:

• Finance

Date Published:

• April 17, 2025

Ref#:

• R-92193

Remote, Hybrid or Onsite:

• Hybrid

About the Role

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

The ownership of the Sauces P&L will be your primary responsibility. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders!

What you’ll do:

• Own Total UK Sauces P&L & routines, including visibility of financial performance and drivers (Volume, Price, COGS, Mix etc.) in short & medium term
• Define the budget & strategy planning process
• Lead long term RGM plan & understanding performance of each sub-category and trajectory, relative pricing power by sub-category considering brand equity and competition, optimising Price Pack Architecture (PPA) curve and pack strategy etc.
• Work closely with Demand Planning on demand review
• Management of apprentice/analyst

What you’ll need:

• Experience in an FMCG financial or strategy/consulting setting (guideline 5+ years)
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills, fluent in Excel
• Ideally a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills: At Kraft Heinz you’ll be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore it’s important you have excellent communication skills to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
• Confident / Ability to pushback: You’re not easily thrown off your game, and can respectfully pushback when you get resistance.
• Resilience: You’re able to recover after a disappointment or setback, and a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
• Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm: You have a growth mindset, and people know you as the motivator of your team.
• Great teammate: Achieving with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower, but always working towards the same common goal, together.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway
• A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
• Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
• Inclusive culture/work environment, backed by leadership-sponsored Business Resource Groups
• Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
• Employee discount on Heinz products!

Wellbeing

• Private medical cover & Digital GP
• Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
• Premium membership to Calm App
• 3 volunteering days per year (Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)

Location(s): London – The Shard

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