Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement

heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k plan

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago seeks a Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement to support financial processes for monthly/quarterly/annual reviews, close, forecasting and strategic planning within Ingredients & Packaging. You will drive procurement pricing initiatives, interact with operations for productivity, and coordinate with teams across Controllership and risk management.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in Finance/FP&A, strong communication and cross-functional influence, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Finance/Accounting, FP&A or Supply Chain Finance.
• Strong business acumen; interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional team members and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly/quarterly/annual reviews and close processes.
• Analyze and report for monthly close and forecast development.
• Partner with Procurement to identify and support savings initiatives.
• Coordinate monthly forecast inputs with buyers for accurate forecasting.
• Monitor contractual events and ensure proper accounting with Controllership.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Influence cross-functional teams

Motivated self-starter

Ability to learn systems quickly

Education

BS in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement at a Glance....

The Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement will support financial processes related to monthly/quarterly/annual reviews, monthly close process (including analysis and reporting), and forecasting and development of the strategic plan. This position will focus on the Ingredients & Packaging and is key to drive behavior in Procurement to pursue strategic pricing and better negotiations. In addition, the position interacts with the Operations group to support productivity efforts.

What's on the menu?

• All activities are dedicated to the Ingredients & Packaging Procurement space
• Monthly actuals reporting and support on MPR (Performance Review) routines
• Partner with Procurement to identify and support savings initiatives
• Coordinate monthly forecast process and inputs with buyers to ensure accurate forecasting
• Support Ing & Pack Managers in ad hoc requests and quantifying financials that results in a clear message for leadership and buyers
• Monitor contractual events (rebates, obligations, penalties) and hold clear, open lines of communication with Controllership team to ensure proper accounting
• Responsible for project and productivity tracking routines with local/global teams
• Internal controls routines, including validation and analysis of price updates
• Commodity Market and Labor Market Inflation tracking and interaction
• Interact with Risk Management on market trends and hedging strategies
• Interact with Sustainability Team on ESG initiatives and commitments
• Planning (Annual Operating Plan) Build and communicate planning calendar with all key stakeholders
• Generate detailed plan and check-point presentations to leadership

• BS in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance/Accounting, FP&A, Supply Chain Finance preferred
• Strong business acumen; interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional team members and motivated self-starter who can effectively work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

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.

• 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.