Group Lead, IT - Finance Capabilities

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

7d•$141,500 - $176,900•Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering technology capabilities that support Enterprise Performance Management for the Global Controllership organization. It involves close partnership with finance and technology leaders to enhance and modernize solutions across consolidation, external reporting, close, internal audit, internal controls, and related finance processes. The role will lead the implementation of SAP Group Reporting as a replacement for Oracle HFM, while also supporting broader finance transformation through process harmonization, systems integration, and modern EPM capabilities.

Requirements

10+ years of experience across Finance, Financial Systems, Information Technology, and/or Finance Transformation, with a strong track record leading large-scale EPM implementations and enterprise technology transformations.
Functional Accounting or Finance experience, with a strong understanding of financial close, consolidation, external reporting, and financial planning processes.
Experience leading technology teams in a DevOps or product delivery environment, while balancing competing priorities and developing talent across different skill levels.
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, systems integration, cloud platforms, APIs, and data management, along with the ability to connect technology capabilities to business priorities.
Strong stakeholder management, change leadership, and organizational transformation experience.

Nice To Haves

SAP S/4 HANA
Oracle ePBCS
Snowflake and related platforms

Responsibilities

Partner with Global Controllership Capability Owners and senior stakeholders to align business priorities, planning needs, and technology investments.
Help shape the roadmap for Enterprise Performance Management capabilities, with a focus on scalable, reliable solutions across consolidation, external reporting, financial planning, controls, and executive business reviews.
Support end-to-end ownership of Enterprise Performance Management solutions across the finance technology landscape, primarily SAP Group Reporting and Oracle HFM. Beneficial experience includes SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle ePBCS, Snowflake and related platforms.
Translate business requirements into integrated technology solutions that deliver measurable operational and financial value.
Bring strong understanding of financial close, consolidation, external reporting, and ERP-to-EPM integration processes to drive effective solutions.
Lead evaluation of capability gaps and recommend the best path forward through build, buy, scale, or transformation approaches.
Lead platform lifecycle activities, including enhancements, upgrades, vendor coordination, and continuous optimization to ensure finance platforms are scalable, secure, reliable, and able to support evolving business needs.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across technology delivery and support while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
7% 401(k) matching
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
Industry-leading total rewards package
High discretionary bonus
Affordable access to healthcare
Protection plans
Savings for the future
Events, resources, and learning opportunities for physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Leave of Absence
Flexible Work Arrangements
Recognition
Training
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Programs
Family Support Programs
Life insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance