Senior Finance Manager, Indirect Procurement

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

4d•$120,800 - $151,000•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
Planning (AOP): 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)
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.
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