Procurement and Finance Controller (Supply Chain)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement and Finance Controller to enhance their Financial Controlling team. In this pivotal role, you'll engage with senior stakeholders and drive improvement initiatives within the procurement process. Your expertise will be critical in managing month-close routines, P&L reconciliations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure financial accuracy. This dynamic position offers a competitive salary, excellent bonus structure, and a hybrid working model that allows flexibility. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making impactful contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Commuting Allowance

Hybrid Work Allowance

Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Health Insurance

Discounts on fashion and electronics

20 days to work from anywhere

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a controlling team is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience with SAP required.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-close processes and manage provisions/accruals.
• Lead monthly routines with Procurement and Accounting teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Resilience

Ability to Simplify

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

About the position

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Procurement and Finance Controller (Supply Chain) to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position lies within the Financial Controlling team. 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. You’re constantly looking for improvement activities within Financial Controlling.

In brief, you have the following responsibilities:

• Perform month-close process/routines for Procurement.
• Run P&L reconciliation and checks on a daily/weekly basis to ensure accuracy of the financial results and that required actions are taken to correct any errors.
• Manage provisions/accruals process and intercompany recharges related to Procurement.
• Lead monthly routines with the Procurement and Accounting teams to review the Balance Sheet positions and ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation of the Procurement rebates.
• Run hedge process with US (e.g., Plastic resins and Fuel) and lead the hedge process that is performed locally in Europe. Also keep track of the hedges.
• Run monthly routine with the FP&A team to review the provisions and manual adjustments included in the financial forecast, essential process for the forecast accuracy of Procurement.
• Business Partner towards the FP&A, GBS and BU Teams. Guiding the accounting treatments and procedures.
• Support Internal & External Auditor requests.
• Preparation of statutory accounts of several legal entities of Supply Chain.

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

• Bachelor/Master degree in Accounting/Finance, preferably ACCA/CPA or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 or more years’ experience working in a controlling team;
• Big 4 experience is a plus;
• A self-starter and a hands-on mentality;
• Able to manage information and to work collaboratively in teams;
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience with SAP;
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Professional Attributes

• Analytical - We’re a very data-driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
• Resilience - Having the ability to bounce back after a disappointment or setback, big or small is what we value. Always continue to move onward & upward.
• Communication Skills - People are easily exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it’s important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
• High pressure - You don’t get easily stressed by pressure; on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
• Team player - Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at Kraft Heinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on building a modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with Kraft Heinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there is always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Location(s) Worcester

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