Finance Manager, Corporate Technology

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,200 - 130,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

7% 401(k) matching

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Finance Manager, Corporate Technology to partner with the Technology portfolio across OPEX and CAPEX, delivering rigorous financial planning, reporting, and decision support for corporate initiatives.

This role emphasizes automation, AI-enabled insights, and strong collaboration with technology leaders to drive investment governance, cost transparency, and portfolio discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A, business finance, portfolio finance, or performance management.
• Strong analytical judgment and ability to translate data into business decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across Finance, Technology, and business teams.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify better ways of working and turn ideas into practical improvement.
• Experience leveraging LLMs, AI, and automation workflows to streamline processes, enhance decision support, and improve operating efficiency.
• Comfort working in technically oriented environments and translating financial analysis into insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting, and performance management across Corporate Technology OPEX and CAPEX.
• Partner closely with Technology leaders, project owners, and Finance stakeholders on financial routines, portfolio priorities, and investment decisions.
• Support Corporate and Headquarters initiatives through robust financial planning, reporting, and decision support.
• Partner with the functions served by Technology to ensure financial plans and priorities reflect enterprise needs.
• Manage intercompany cost recharges from Corporate to regional organizations, ensuring clear allocation logic, accurate execution, and alignment with financial planning routines.
• Deliver clear insights on spend, drivers, risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Support investment governance, business case evaluation, and financial decision-making.
• Partner with project managers to develop, review, and obtain approval for Capital Appropriation Requests.
• Build leadership-ready reporting, variance analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Strengthen forecast accuracy, cost transparency, and portfolio discipline.
• Lead recurring portfolio governance meetings with Technology leadership, including bi-weekly investment review sessions and monthly financial performance reviews (MPR), providing insights and recommendations to support investment and portfolio decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, simplify financial routines, and improve reporting processes.
• Drive automation and process improvement through practical use of modern AI and digital tools where they add speed, quality, and efficiency

Skills

FP&A

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Automation & AI

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Job description

Finance Manager, Corporate Technology at a glance

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!

The Finance Manager, Corporate Technology sits within the Finance organization and serves as the finance partner to the Corporate Technology portfolio across both OPEX and CAPEX. This role supports Corporate and Headquarters initiatives, partnering primarily with Technology leadership and teams while also connecting with the functions Technology serves. It is designed for someone who combines financial rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, bringing insight, discipline, and new ways to simplify work, improve workflows, and streamline processes through automation and modern AI tools. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and enterprise partnership. The Finance Manager will help shape investment decisions, strengthen financial discipline, and improve the operating rhythms that support Corporate Technology priorities.

What’s on the menu?

• Lead planning, forecasting, and performance management across Corporate Technology OPEX and CAPEX
• Partner closely with Technology leaders, project owners, and Finance stakeholders on financial routines, portfolio priorities, and investment decisions
• Support Corporate and Headquarters initiatives through robust financial planning, reporting, and decision support
• Partner with the functions served by Technology to ensure financial plans and priorities reflect enterprise needs
• Manage intercompany cost recharges from Corporate to regional organizations, ensuring clear allocation logic, accurate execution, and alignment with financial planning routines
• Deliver clear insights on spend, drivers, risks, opportunities, and trade-offs
• Support investment governance, business case evaluation, and financial decision-making
• Partner with project managers to develop, review, and obtain approval for Capital Appropriation Requests
• Build leadership-ready reporting, variance analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Strengthen forecast accuracy, cost transparency, and portfolio discipline
• Lead recurring portfolio governance meetings with Technology leadership, including bi-weekly investment review sessions and monthly financial performance reviews (MPR), providing insights and recommendations to support investment and portfolio decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, simplify financial routines, and improve reporting processes
• Drive automation and process improvement through practical use of modern AI and digital tools where they add speed, quality, and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, business finance, portfolio finance, or performance management
• Strong analytical judgment and ability to translate data into business decisions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across Finance, Technology, and business teams
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify better ways of working and turn ideas into practical improvement
• Experience leveraging LLMs, AI, and automation workflows to streamline processes, enhance decision support, and improve operating efficiency
• Comfort working in technically oriented environments and translating financial analysis into insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders alike

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

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

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

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.

Benefits

• 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 – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.