Senior Finance Manager, Category Finance

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including 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. Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels! Senior Finance Manager, Category Finance at a Glance…. The Senior Finance Manager, Category Finance will own the FP&A and Growth routines and rituals for the Taste Elevation Platform. Position provides an outstanding opportunity to gain broad experience in business unit finance. Incumbent will have exposure to full P&L and will participate in BU wide projects and initiatives. This is a high-visibility role with Significant interaction with Senior Leadership team and category finance management. Opportunity to contribute analytics and provide input on key strategies and plans across the categories within the business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in finance function with prior experience managing a P&L
• Outstanding analytical skills & attention to detail with advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills required
• Ability to clearly and concisely relay important details and updates
• Excellent organization and project management skills, including written and verbal communication with BU leadership
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead project/team stakeholders
• Capable of managing with pressure and tight deadlines, above average organization, ability to work and deliver materials with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Prior Category, Corporate FP&A, and/or BU experience preferred
• Prior experience using Tableau, FiT, Nielsen, SAP knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Taste Elevation Platform planning, forecasting, and consolidation processes in support of the BU Management Business cycle, Annual Operating Plan, Enterprise Strategy, and Brand valuation review
• Analytical support on business results and achieving financial targets: variance analysis, demand drivers, trade spend, and commodity cost variances
• Own the centralized BU modeling, analytics and preparation of management presentations
• Own financial models for Innovation and Capex working cross functionally to collect all necessary inputs
• Analytical support on Productivity initiatives and building into the financial forecast
• Provide linkage to enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives and leverage best practices to improve, streamline and harmonize internal practices
• Significant ad hoc opportunities for continuous growth and learning

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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level