Finance Director, Category Finance

Kraft Heinz•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director, Category Finance leads a team that is responsible for financial analysis and performance as trusted business partner. This individual is responsible for all financial analysis and process implementation to drive performance and business gaps visibility across the organization, through financial rituals and routines, as well as providing overall financial and reporting support to the Business Unit CFO and President, and to the Zone team. This individual also leads the budget process and monthly routines, for the BU and strategic planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business required
Minimum 7 years relevant work experience; preferably in category, corporate FP&A, and/or BU finance experience
A strong drive to learn and willingness to assume senior-level responsibility
Demonstrated ability to multitask and make key decisions
Demonstrated strong analytical skills and broad business acumen
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excel technical skills along with systems agility
Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies
Strong Technical and Systems orientation
Motivated self-starter who can effectively work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Possesses the ability to lead teams and effectively work through others
Team player who manages collaboratively with the ability to influence management, in some cases without authority

Responsibilities

Strategic partnership including standard and ad-hoc analysis, driving insight on business gaps to plan and benchmarks
Drive BU planning and forecasting processes including monthly Kraft Heinz Integrated Business Planning Process (PMR, DR, IR, MBR), major forecasts, Strategic Plan, and Annual Operating Plan
Provide linkage to enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives and leverage best practices to improve, streamline and harmonize internal processes
Support US Zone-wide initiatives (e.g. M&A)
Analytical ownership on business results and achieving financial targets (e.g. trade ops/risks, A&C efficiencies, etc.)
Strategic planning, modeling, analytics and preparation of management summaries/ presentations
Analytical driver on BU strategic initiatives and tracking (e.g. innovation, productivity, Capex, etc.)
End-to-end P&L management including supporting to enable effective decision making

Benefits

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
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.
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