Category Finance Manager - UKI Sauces

Kraft Heinz; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Category Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to own the Total UK Sauces P&L, define budget strategies, and lead long-term plans while collaborating closely with various stakeholders. The company promotes a flexible, hybrid working environment and is committed to career development and diversity. If you're passionate about finance and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role could be your next big step.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Industry-recognised career development

Employee discounts on products

Private medical cover

Gym discounts

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 & routines, ensuring financial performance visibility.
• Define budget & strategy planning process for the category.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own Total UK Sauces P&L & routines, including visibility of financial performance and drivers (Volume, Price, COGS, Mix, etc.) in the 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.
• Manage apprentices/analysts.

Qualifications:

• Experience in 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:

• Excellent communication skills to interact with senior management and diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence and ability to push back respectfully.
• Resilience to recover from setbacks and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Curiosity, positivity, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset.
• Great team player, capable of leadership and collaboration.

What We Offer:

• Industry-recognised career development pathway.
• Meritocratic, pay-for-performance approach.
• Flexible, hybrid working including options to work abroad.
• Inclusive culture with leadership-sponsored Business Resource Groups.
• Family-friendly benefits including parental leave and nursery schemes.
• Employee discounts on Heinz products.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Private medical cover & Digital GP.
• Gym discounts & cycle to work scheme.
• Premium Calm App membership.
• 3 volunteering days per year.

Location: London - The Shard

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – committed to diversity and inclusion.