Group Lead, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence

heinz; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Group Lead, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence, to drive transformation and standardization of FP&A processes across the organization. You will partner with the FP&A Global Process Lead to shape strategy and lead cross-functional initiatives in a multinational setting.

The role focuses on policy design, tooling optimization, and leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and automation to increase efficiency, standardize reporting, and enable value creation across regions.

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Transformation: Collaborate to develop and execute FP&A strategy within GBS; lead process innovation and transformation priorities.
• Service Delivery & Stakeholder Management: Design and harmonize global FP&A processes and templates; drive budgeting, forecasting and reporting standardization.
• GBS Expansion & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for further migration of FP&A activities into GBS; support Lean, Six Sigma initiatives.
• Policy Design & Governance: Define global FP&A policies and governance frameworks; ensure compliance and controls.
• Technology, Tools & Ownership: Act as owner or co-owner of FP&A tools; drive automation and digital solutions.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Excel

FP&A systems

OneStream

Board

Anaplan

ERP SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Process automation

Lean methodologies

Standardization

Quality

Education

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

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

Tools

OneStream

Board

Anaplan

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

As Group lead , 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

1. 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 ;

2. 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;

3. 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;

4. 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;

5. 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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