Lead, Global FP&A

The Kraft Heinz Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

7% 401(k) matching

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Finance Lead for Global FP&A to own the total-company P&L, consolidate regional data, and craft a clear narrative for senior leadership. You will lead a small team, partner with Investor Relations and Controllership, and drive forecasting, reporting, and improvements across regions.

HYBRID role with 3 onsite days weekly in Chicago. Requires 7+ years in finance, a strong background in consolidation tooling (SAP/HFM), and experience delivering board-ready

Qualifications

• 7+ years in finance, including team leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Responsibilities

• Own total-company performance reporting from regional actuals to a global view.
• Lead forecasting routines and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.
• Create board- and earnings-grade materials for leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations and Controllership on close processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Leadership

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Automation

Power BI

SAP/HFM

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Tools

SAP/HFM

Power BI

AI analytics tools

Job description

Perform a wide range of economic analyses, such as competitive trends, pricing, cash flow, product line evaluation, and capital additions. Analyze and report external economic trends, such as the effects of government legislation. Appraise financial effect on the company. Counsel on all matters of potentially significant financial impact to the company. Develop long‑range budgets and other projective guidelines and measures. Prepare long‑term profit or loss forecasts to facilitate management review of capital appropriations, expansion strategies, product line changes, etc. Evaluate and provide recommendations for pricing practices and review significant pricing decisions for economic soundness. Lead special projects, such as the economic evaluation of divestitures or acquisitions, the financial effectiveness of internal operations, and the product performance. This is a high‑level analytical position combining a thorough knowledge of accounting and finance issues with business sense.

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 (https://www.instagram.com/hereatkraftheinz/?img_index=1) and TikTok channels!

Finance Lead, Global FP&A - P&L at a Glance….

This is one of the highest‑exposure seats in Kraft Heinz FP&A. You own the total‑company P&L story: how Kraft Heinz measures, explains, and steers performance across every region and function. When leadership asks 'how are we tracking, and why,' the answer runs through you. You’ll consolidate the global view, pressure‑test the drivers, and turn complex financial results into a clear, decision‑ready narrative for company leadership. Much of what the CFO and the Finance Leadership Team see, and what ultimately reaches the Board and the earnings either originates from or passes through this role. It demands range: the judgment to see the whole company, and the precision to get every number right. You’ll report into Global FP&A leadership with direct, recurring exposure to the CFO and the broader Finance Leadership Team. This is a leadership‑and‑influence role – you’ll set the pace across regions and functions, earning alignment through clarity, credibility, and command of the numbers. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite weekly at our office in Chicago.

What’s on the menu

• Own total-company performance reporting. Consolidate and analyze region-level actuals and forecasts into a single, coherent global view of the P&L down to Net Income, with risks and opportunities clearly framed.
• Lead performance measurement. Track results against AOP, guidance, consensus, and commitments; validate key accruals and account balances (e.g., bonus payout, share‑based comp, central hedge) to ensure financial statement integrity alongside Controllership.
• Create board- and earnings‑grade materials. Design and build the leadership / board-level reports, dashboards, and narratives, support quarterly earnings content, internal communications from townhalls to leadership conferences – translate complex results into clear, actionable stories for senior audiences.
• Run the forecasting rhythm. Manage regional-level forecasting routines, set best practices, and maintain rolling forecasts through AOP closure to keep the global view current and reliable. Build scenario and sensitivity views that frame risks and opportunities and support strategic decisions.
• Partner on earnings and IR. Work closely with External Reporting and Investor Relations through the quarterly close, providing the analysis and reconciliations that support earnings materials and the external narrative.
• Continuous improvement. Partner with GFIN/GSST and Finance Transformation to deliver system enhancements, automation, and durable models, tools, and templates that raise the quality and speed of FP&A.
• Lead and grow the team of finance professionals you're proud of, with a clear focus on capability-building and retention.
• Financial scope: total global P&L of ~$25B NSV / ~$5B OI / ~$3B Net Income — with a direct hand in the consolidation of the company forecast, including risks and opportunities.
• Impact: global, cross‑functional influence spanning Investor Relations, Controllership, Tax, GBE Ops and ZBB, Communications and the Performance Team, and regional FP&A counterparts across three regions.
• Leadership: directly lead a team of two (manager and senior analyst) and indirectly steer the regional FP&A teams through the monthly business cycle: aligning and coordinating planning and reporting across the company.
• Time split: ~30% strategy and ~70% execution.

Recipe for Success

• Total-company perspective. You can hold the whole P&L: seeing how regions, functions, and one-offs roll up while catching details that change the answer.
• FP&A and reporting depth. Strong command of financial close, consolidation, forecasting, and performance measurement in a global, complex business.
• Senior‑stakeholder presence. You can take a complicated performance story and make it land with various audiences, from the Board / leadership team and senior stakeholders to general company‑wide audience. You need to be clear, concise, and decision‑oriented.
• Precision under pressure. Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of getting the numbers right when the timelines are tight and the audience is senior.
• Influencing across. You align regions and functions through credibility, clarity, and command of the facts.
• Experience & credentials. 7+ years in finance, including team leadership; Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• Systems & data fluency. Hands‑on experience with SAP/HFM for consolidation, Power BI for visibility, and AI analytics tools.
• A builder's leadership style. You attract and retain talent because you give your team real ownership, real coaching, and a reason to stay.
• Higher Learning. You possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher with excellent academic credentials.

Skills and Abilities: How Success is Measured

• Forecast quality: accuracy and reliability of the consolidated global view vs actuals, AOP, and prior forecasts.
• Reporting excellence: timely, error‑free, decision‑ready leadership and Board deliverables through every monthly and quarterly cycle.
• Team independence: core recurring routines owned and delivered by the team accurately, on time, with backup coverage. Freeing your capacity for high‑value, cross‑functional work.
• Smarter routines: forecasting and reporting increasingly built on automated data, with AI reducing manual effort and leveraging optimized GCC support structure with clear ownership that improves consistency, turnaround, and FP&A capacity.
• Stakeholder confidence: trusted business partner to the CFO, Finance Leadership Team, and global FP&A community.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $141,500.00 - $176,900.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

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 – 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] (mailto:[e-mail]) for assistance.