Finance Lead, Category Finance – Taste Elevation (TE)
The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL
•$141,500 - $176,900•Onsite
About The Position
The Finance Lead, Category Finance – Taste Elevation (TE) will be the commercial finance partner to the Heinz business (e.g., Ketchup, Gravy, Stuffing). This role goes beyond traditional financial reporting to shape overall business strategy – bringing strong financial fundamentals and a commercial mindset to key decisions. The Lead leads monthly demand and financial forecasting, builds innovation P&Ls and business cases, develops CAPEX/ROI models, and delivers ad-hoc analysis that informs portfolio direction, investment choices, and performance outcomes.
Requirements
- BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
- 8 years of experience in Finance or a related field required
- Advanced excel skills required
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Previous people management experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Own monthly demand and financial forecasting for Heinz portfolio, including assumptions, risks/opportunities, and alignment with cross-functional partners (Sales, Marketing, RGM, and Demand Planning).
- 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.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- 7% 401(k) matching
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
- high discretionary bonus
- affordable access to healthcare
- protection
- saving for the future
- events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Support Programs
- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
