Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing

Kraft Heinz; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Missouri is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing to lead the financial planning and reporting for a plant operating unit, maintain policy integrity, oversee budgets, and forecast performance.

You will drive cost standards, analyze variances, prepare AOP schedules, lead month-end close, and identify process improvements with CI and production teams to maximize unit profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan, including product cost standards updates, (raw and pack yields, master recipes), bridging cost changes and preparing all applicable AOP schedules
• Lead weekly and monthly reporting of actual and forecasted costs, including the development and distribution of reports to unit and plant manufacturing management
• Analyze and interpret variances to target for direct expenses. Provide detailed report of variances and breakdown of unit KPI measures to unit and plant management teams on a regular basis
• Identify and initiate process improvements in the financial planning and reporting systems
• Help identify and quantify savings surfaced by Continuous Improvement and Production teams, ensuring the values in 4 Site are current and represent the unit’s best thinking
• Lead and help complete month‑end close process
• Perform various financial analysis/scenario studies

Job description

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 Financial Analyst, Manufacturing at a Glance

Under the leadership of the Plant Controller, this position leads the financial planning and reporting processes for one of the operating units at the plant and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all financial policies, maintaining internal controls, establishing operating budgets, and accurately forecasting and reporting financial performance. The position shares the responsibility for the financial performance of the facility; therefore he/she must drive accountability and search for ways to bridge any gaps.

What’s on the menu?

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan, including product cost standards updates, (raw and pack yields, master recipes), bridging cost changes and preparing all applicable AOP schedules
• Lead weekly and monthly reporting of actual and forecasted costs, including the development and distribution of reports to unit and plant manufacturing management
• Analyze and interpret variances to target for direct expenses. Provide detailed report of variances and breakdown of unit KPI measures to unit and plant management teams on a regular basis
• Identify and initiate process improvements in the financial planning and reporting systems
• Help identify and quantify savings surfaced by Continuous Improvement and Production teams, ensuring the values in 4 Site are current and represent the unit’s best thinking
• Lead and help complete month‑end close process
• Perform various financial analysis/scenario studies