Manager, People ZBB (Zero-Based Budgeting)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Healthcare coverage

401k

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Manager, People ZBB to lead the budgeting processes for salary, benefits, recruitment, and training. You will partner with HR and Finance to optimize purchase order workflows and support monthly forecast builds.

The role requires strong FP&A experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to influence across teams. A MBA is preferred, and the position offers a performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and min of 4+ years of Finance/Accounting experience, MBA preferred.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work well and influence across functional teams and handle confidential information.
• Prior experience in FP&A.
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence and SAP preferred.
• Motivated self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, is detail oriented, and continuously seeks creative solutions.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and human resources to build the bottoms-up U.S. People Budget.
• Partner with BU CFO & CPO and leading monthly discussions, presenting BU Results for People Spend.
• Foster and maintain relationships with human resource and finance stakeholders, enhancing existing processes and providing visibility into forecasting trends.
• Prepare monthly full year forecast builds.
• Key contributor in monthly accounting close process and performing analytical review on financial results to ensure spend is accurately reflected.
• Ad hoc analysis, process improvement projects, and financial training creation for HR stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

FP&A experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Business Intelligence

Job description

Job Description

The Manager, People ZBB (Zero-Based Budgeting) is a key role to support the company's efforts to deliver budgetary commitments on people costs ($1B in spend) including salary, benefits, recruitment, training, etc. The position will work across the HR and Finance organization to improve and optimize purchase order processes, support monthly forecast builds and financial routines, and spearhead financial training initiatives for HR stakeholders and perform ad hoc analyses.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and human resources to build the bottoms-up U.S. People Budget
• Partner with BU CFO & CPO and leading monthly discussions, presenting BU Results for People Spend.
• Foster and maintain relationships with human resource and finance stakeholders, enhancing existing processes and providing visibility into forecasting trends
• Prepare monthly full year forecast builds
• Key contributor in monthly accounting close process and performing analytical review on financial results to ensure spend is accurately reflected
• Ad hoc analysis, process improvement projects, and financial training creation for HR stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and min of 4+ years of Finance/Accounting experience, MBA preferred
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work well and influence across functional teams and handle confidential information
• Prior experience in FP&A
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence and SAP preferred
• Motivated self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, is detail oriented, and continuously seeks creative solutions
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

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.

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.

Benefits

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] for assistance.