Strategic Finance Lead, Category – Taste Elevation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

7% 401(k) matching

BRGs for diversity and inclusion

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Finance Lead, Category Finance – Taste Elevation (TE). You will serve as the commercial finance partner to Heinz brands, shaping strategy beyond traditional reporting and leading monthly demand and forecasting.

The role requires extensive FP&A, CAPEX/ROI modeling, and building business cases for product innovations, with coaching responsibility for two analysts. Competitive base salary with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Previous people management experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly demand and financial forecasting for Heinz portfolio with cross-functional alignment.
• Lead variance analysis vs forecast, AOP, and prior year; identify causes and actions.
• Develop CAPEX/ROI models and business cases for portfolio initiatives.
• Build P&Ls for product innovations, renovations, and line extensions.
• Deliver timely ad-hoc analytics on revenue drivers and margin analysis.
• Manage two analysts and provide coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

BS in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

CAPEX modeling

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Finance Lead, Category Finance – Taste Elevation (TE). You will serve as the commercial finance partner to Heinz brands, shaping strategy beyond traditional reporting and leading monthly demand and forecasting.

The role requires extensive FP&A, CAPEX/ROI modeling, and building business cases for product innovations, with coaching responsibility for two analysts. Competitive base salary with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.