Lead, Global Supply Chain Finance Strategy

Kraft Heinz; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Amsterdam seeks a Global Supply Chain Finance Strategy Lead to partner with the COO and senior SCM leadership. You will deliver strategic insights, high-quality business analyses and long-term value delivery across the global supply chain.

The role combines finance strategy, executive-oriented communications and cross-functional project leadership, requiring a strong track record in partnering with senior leadership and driving complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance with business partnering & supply chain.
• Experience supporting senior leadership in COO-facing or executive roles.
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into executive-level materials.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Global Supply Chain leadership, delivering strategic insights.
• Prepare executive-ready materials and presentations for COO and senior stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate high-impact strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Purpose

Global Supply Chain Finance Strategy Lead. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Finance Director, this role will serve as a key strategic finance business partner to the Global Supply Chain organization with a strong exposure on daily basis to COO and Senior Global Supply Chain leadership. The role will support COO strategic priorities and decision-making through thought partnership, high-quality business insights and long-term value delivery

Job Description

Job Purpose

Global Supply Chain Finance Strategy Lead. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Finance Director, this role will serve as a key strategic finance business partner to the Global Supply Chain organization with a strong exposure on daily basis to COO and Senior Global Supply Chain leadership. The role will support COO strategic priorities and decision-making through thought partnership, high-quality business insights and long-term value delivery

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance Business Partnering: Act as a trusted finance partner to the Global Supply Chain leadership team, providing strategic insights, thought partnership, and decision support to enable business priorities and long-term value creation (50%)
• COO Support and Executive Materials: Partner closely with the COO to prepare executive-ready materials, leadership updates, strategic reviews, and presentations for senior stakeholders. Translate complex business topics into concise, decision-oriented materials that support effective governance and execution (25%)
• Driving Strategic Initiatives: Lead or coordinate high-impact strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives within the Global Supply Chain organization, ensuring clear planning, stakeholder alignment, and successful execution of priorities (25%)

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Be consistent across the job posting, interview, assessments, and the job itself
• Include specific, qualitative proven experiences versus generic years of experience
• Include both “hard” and “soft” skills
• Include skills that are observable, measurable, and assessable (speaking to their criticality to the role and business)
• Masters degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with strong exposure to business partnering, supply chain, and strategic project support.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership, ideally in a COO-facing or executive partnering role.
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, executive-level materials.
• Solid understanding of supply chain operations and business drivers, with the ability to connect financial and operational implications.
• Proven ability to lead or support cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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.