Group Lead, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence

Kraft Heinz; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Senior Manager, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence to drive operational excellence, standardization and transformation across FP&A processes globally. The role collaborates with the FP&A Global Process Lead on strategic roadmap, policy design, and tool optimization.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional initiatives, driving automation, and ensuring governance across budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or Finance certification (CFPA, CFA, CPA, CMA) are plus.
• 10+ years in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Process Excellence.
• Proven experience in FP&A processes within GBS or shared services.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Transformation: develop and execute FP&A strategy within GBS.
• Service Delivery & Stakeholder Management: design and implement standard FP&A processes and templates.
• GBS Expansion & Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities for migration of FP&A activities into GBS; drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Policy Design & Governance: define global FP&A policies and ensure alignment with standards.
• Technology, Tools & Ownership: act as owner of FP&A tools and collaborate on enhancements; promote automation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Excel proficiency

FP&A systems

OneStream

Board

Anaplan

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Lean / Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Engineering

MBA or equivalent or Finance certification (CFPA, CFA, CPA, CMA)

Tools

OneStream

Board

Anaplan

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

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Job Description

As Senior Manager, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence, you will be a key member of the GBS Finance organization, driving operational excellence, standardization and transformation across FP&A processes globally. You will report and support the FP&A Global Process Lead in defining the strategic roadmap, lead cross‑functional initiatives, implement best practices and ensure consistency in financial processes. Your role will span policy development, tool optimization and the identification of GBS expansion opportunities, with a strong focus on efficiency and value creation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Transformation
• Collaborate closely with the FP&A Global Process Lead to develop and execute the FP&A strategy within GBS;
• Provide thought leadership on process innovation, future operating models and transformation priorities;
• Analyze industry benchmarks and internal performance data to recommend improvements that align with company objectives;
• Service Delivery & Stakeholder Management
• Design, lead and implement standard global FP&A processes, templates and best practices across business units and regions;
• Drive harmonization efforts in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analysis;
• Support and maintain global process documentation, SOPs and training materials;
• GBS Expansion & Continuous Improvement
• Identify and assess opportunities for further migration of FP&A activities into the GBS model;
• Support transition planning and operational readiness for new GBS deployments;
• Assist continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies;
• Policy Design & Governance
• Define and implement global FP&A policies and ensure alignment with corporate finance standards;
• Establish controls and governance frameworks to monitor adherence and compliance to FP&A processes;
• Partner with Compliance, Internal Audit and Controllers to ensure consistency across policy execution;
• Technology, Tools & Ownership
• Act as a functional owner (when applicable) or co‑owner of FP&A tools (e.g. planning systems, reporting platforms);
• Collaborate with IT, Digital Finance and external vendors on tool enhancements and issue resolution;
• Champion automation and digital solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual workload;

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field;
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or Finance certification (CFPA, CFA, CPA, CMA) are plus;
• Experience
• 10+ years in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Controllership, Process Excellence or any Finance related area;
• Proven experience in managing FP&A processes and service delivery within a GBS or shared services environment;
• Strong background in leading global initiatives regarding process design, preferably within a multinational food or consumer goods company;
• Skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working in a matrixed organization;
• Good leadership and project management skills with a track record of successfully driving process improvements;
• Proficiency in excel and FP&A systems (e.g. OneStream, Board, Anaplan), ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau);
• Expertise in process automation, digital transformation, and lean methodologies is a strong asset.
• Focused on standardization, efficiency, and quality in service delivery;

Location(s)

Amsterdam

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