Category Finance Manager - UKI Sauces

Heinz; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Category Finance Manager to oversee the UK Sauces P&L. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic, high-performing team, engaging with senior stakeholders and driving financial strategy. You will define budgets, lead long-term plans, and collaborate closely with demand planning. The company promotes a flexible and inclusive work culture, providing ample opportunities for career development. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Employee discount on products

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Premium Calm App membership

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in FMCG finance or strategy/consulting.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.
• Working 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.