Senior Finance Manager, FP&A - Taste Elevation

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

401(k) matching

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, FP&A for the Taste Elevation platform within the TMS unit. You will own the full P&L, drive monthly FP&A activities, and support AOP and strategic planning cycles.

You will collaborate closely with Marketing, BD, and Finance teams, reporting to the Director of FP&A. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in Finance or Accounting, strong Excel/PowerPoint, SAP experience, and a track record in FP&A and process improvement.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required; MBA a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Thorough understanding of Income Statement and financial metrics.
• Prior FP&A and/or Business Unit experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A for a Platform within TMS with full P&L responsibility.
• Execute monthly actualization including variance analyses and insights.
• Support the Demand Review process with forecast inputs and driver validation.
• Run monthly forecasting for a rolling 18-month view.
• Assist in building the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plans.
• Drive zero-based budgeting processes and cost control.
• Provide data-driven insights and management summaries.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

P&L management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication (verbal/written)

Project management

Process improvement

Education

BS/BA in Finance or related field

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

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!

Senior Finance Manager, FP&A – Taste Elevation at a Glance…

The Senior Finance Manager, FP&A for the Taste, Meals, and Snacking Business Unit (TMS) is responsible for the full P&L and for driving the monthly FP&A agenda for a platform within the BU. The role also supports the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Planning cycles for that platform. This team member is a key link between the Marketing, Business Development Execution, and Finance teams, and reports directly to TMS’s Director of FP&A.

What’s on the menu?

• Lead FP&A for a Platform within TMS, with oversight of all categories and responsible for understanding and influencing both revenue and cost drivers (full P&L responsibility)
• Execute the monthly actualization process including P&L variance analyses, insights, and issue resolution
• Support the Demand Review process including partnering with marketers on demand forecast inputs and validating driver assumptions
• Run the monthly forecasting process to project and explain financial performance on a rolling 18 month basis
• Support the build of the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plans
• Drive fiscal responsibility by supporting the ZBB (Zero Based Budgeting) process
• Analytical assistance on business results and achieving financial targets via data-driven insights and recommendations
• Modeling, analytics, and preparation of management summaries and presentations

• BS/BA required, MBA a plus
• 6+ Years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• Thorough understanding of the Income Statement and financial metrics
• Prior Category, Corporate FP&A and/or Business Unit experience preferred
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required, SAP experience a plus
• Previous experience in project management and process improvement
• Proven/excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Hard working, capable of coping with pressure and deadlines of ambiguous situations
• Team Player and We Mentality: ability to work collaboratively within the FP&A function and cross-functionally