Senior Finance Manager, Indirect Procurement

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Finance Manager, Indirect Procurement serves as the voice of Finance and a key partner to Indirect Procurement leadership (i.e., marketing, corporate services, technology, etc.). This role supports decision-making through monthly rituals & routines (including analysis and reporting), quarterly/annual reviews, strategic planning, and year-long productivity efforts. In addition, this role owns working capital initiatives focused on improving payables performance, partnering cross-functionally to optimize payment terms, compliance, and cash impact across indirect spend categories.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Strong business acumen, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional team members
• Strong Technical and Systems orientation
• Motivated self-starter who can effectively work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Team player who manages collaboratively with the ability to influence management, in some cases without authority
• Exhibits strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly actuals and forecast reporting across all Indirect Procurement categories
• Support category leads with translating financial results to Procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Partner with Indirect Procurement to identify, evaluate, and support savings and productivity initiatives (cost reduction, supplier mix optimization, value-add initiatives, etc.)
• Collaborate with Global Procurement Finance on monthly reporting and ad hoc projects
• Review and advice on deal economics on agreements being negotiated by Procurement, and communicate with Controllership to ensure proper accounting & accruals.
• On larger deals, support Procurement team with presenting to Global CFO and CPO for approvals in MAC reviews
• Communicate planning calendar with stakeholders, and support team with establishing savings targets and project pipeline based on cross-functional stakeholders’ priorities
• Build finance capabilities within Procurement by partnership with technology, establishing routines/controls, and streamlining operations
• Own and lead working capital initiatives tied to payables (AP) performance, including strategy, governance, targets, and reporting
• Support Procurement with payment terms improvements during negotiations by performing analysis on terms vs. pricing trade-offs
• Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and others to find opportunities to improve working capital
• Ensure proper controls in place to avoid working capital deterioration (i.e., monitoring early payments, systems-to-contract alignment on terms, etc.)

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 benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• 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.
• We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: 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: Senior