Strategic Finance Lead, Category Growth (TE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Finance Lead for Category Finance - TE to partner with Heinz business units (Ketchup, Gravy, Stuffing). The role goes beyond reporting to shape strategy, leading monthly demand and forecasting, building P&Ls, and delivering ad-hoc analyses.

You will manage two analysts, develop CAPEX models, support AOP and long-range planning, and contribute to portfolio decisions with strong financial, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
• 8 years of experience in Finance or a related field required
• Prior Category, Corporate FP&A and/or Business Unit experience preferred
• Prior CPG industry experience preferred
• Exhibits strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as broad business acumen
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Exhibits strong initiative and is detail oriented
• Advanced excel skills required
• Previous people management experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own monthly demand and financial forecasting for Heinz portfolio with cross-functional alignment
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range planning processes for assigned brands/categories
• Lead variance analysis vs. forecast, AOP, and prior year; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Assess the financial viability of commercial initiatives and provide recommendations on portfolio strategy, growth opportunities, pricing/mix, investment trade-offs, and risk mitigation
• Partner with Marketing/Sales/R&D/Supply Chain to build business cases and P&Ls for product innovations, renovations, and line extensions
• Develop CAPEX models for key projects (capacity, productivity, new equipment, renovations), including ROI, NPV/IRR, payback, and sensitivity analysis
• Deliver timely ad-hoc analytics (e.g., revenue drivers, margin walk, mix shifts, supply disruptions, retailer/customer dynamics)
• Manages two reports (analysts), providing coaching and mentorship to support his/her personal and professional development

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Finance Lead for Category Finance - TE to partner with Heinz business units (Ketchup, Gravy, Stuffing). The role goes beyond reporting to shape strategy, leading monthly demand and forecasting, building P&Ls, and delivering ad-hoc analyses.

You will manage two analysts, develop CAPEX models, support AOP and long-range planning, and contribute to portfolio decisions with strong financial, analytical, and communication skills.