Finance Director, Category Finance

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401k matching

Equity

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is hiring a Finance Director, Category Finance to lead a team delivering financial analysis, planning, and performance insights across the BU. You will own the budget process, drive monthly routines, and partner with the BU CFO and President to close gaps and improve performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business, 7+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business required.
• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience; preferably in category, corporate FP&A, and/or BU finance experience.
• A strong drive to learn and willingness to assume senior-level responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and make key decisions.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and broad business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excel technical skills along with systems agility.
• Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.
• Strong Technical and Systems orientation.
• Motivated self-starter who can effectively work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Possesses the ability to lead teams and effectively work through others.
• Team player who manages collaboratively with the ability to influence management, in some cases without authority.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership including standard and ad-hoc analysis, driving insight on business gaps to plan and benchmarks.
• Drive BU planning and forecasting processes including monthly Kraft Heinz Integrated Business Planning Process (PMR, DR, IR, MBR), major forecasts, Strategic Plan, and Annual Operating Plan.
• Provide linkage to enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives and leverage best practices to improve, streamline and harmonize internal processes.
• Support US Zone-wide initiatives (e.g. M&A).
• Analytical ownership on business results and achieving financial targets (e.g. trade ops/risks, A&C efficiencies, etc.).
• Strategic planning, modeling, analytics and preparation of management summaries/ presentations.
• Analytical driver on BU strategic initiatives and tracking (e.g. innovation, productivity, Capex, etc.).
• End-to-end P&L management including supporting to enable effective decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Decision making

Problem solving

Business acumen

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!

Finance Director, Category Finance at a Glance...

The Finance Director, Category Finance leads a team that is responsible for financial analysis and performance as trusted business partner. This individual is responsible for all financial analysis and process implementation to drive performance and business gaps visibility across the organization, through financial rituals and routines, as well as providing overall financial and reporting support to the Business Unit CFO and President, and to the Zone team. This individual also leads the budget process and monthly routines, for the BU and strategic planning.

What's on the menu?

• Strategic partnership including standard and ad-hoc analysis, driving insight on business gaps to plan and benchmarks
• Drive BU planning and forecasting processes including monthly Kraft Heinz Integrated Business Planning Process (PMR, DR, IR, MBR), major forecasts, Strategic Plan, and Annual Operating Plan
• Provide linkage to enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives and leverage best practices to improve, streamline and harmonize internal processes
• Support US Zone-wide initiatives (e.g. M&A)
• Analytical ownership on business results and achieving financial targets (e.g. trade ops/risks, A&C efficiencies, etc.)
• Strategic planning, modeling, analytics and preparation of management summaries/ presentations
• Analytical driver on BU strategic initiatives and tracking (e.g. innovation, productivity, Capex, etc.)
• End-to-end P&L management including supporting to enable effective decision making

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business required
• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience; preferably in category, corporate FP&A, and/or BU finance experience
• A strong drive to learn and willingness to assume senior-level responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and make key decisions
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and broad business acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excel technical skills along with systems agility
• Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies
• Strong Technical and Systems orientation
• Motivated self-starter who can effectively work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Possesses the ability to lead teams and effectively work through others
• Team player who manages collaboratively with the ability to influence management, in some cases without authority

Our Total Rewards philosophy

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$190,300.00 - $237,900.00

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI):

In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

Benefits:

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing:

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].