About the Role
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Finance professional to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into our ZBB & Ops Manager. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. You’ll have full end to end ownership of the US$310m Fixed Cost P&L of the UK & Ireland business including build and delivery of the budget. You’re constantly looking for improvement activities within FP&A!
Responsibilities
- Delivery of the entire business cycle around Fixed costs - month end, variance analysis, spend projection & budgeting
- Lead the transformation of marketing & ZBB reporting and tracking
- Review of results with spend owners and delivery of the annual forecast twice a month - after month end closing & before the forecast submission
- Build collaborative relationship with Package and Entity budget owners to drive budget delivery, policy adherence as well as correct ZBB/cost culture
- Ensure all spend trackers across Fixed Costs (Simple Packages, People, Marketing) are delivered on time, in full and with high accuracy
- Enhance 360 marketing spend tracking and visibility tool through process review & automation
- Manage the relationship with external Royalty agency and collaborate with the Marketing team to have full visibility of the royalty forecast and assess new opportunities
Requirements
- Ideally 2+ years’ experience in a finance position or similar with FMCG
- Advanced Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Tableau/Data analysis skills
- BSc/BA required, MSc preferred, Finance qualification preferred but not essential
- Communication Skills - At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
- Resilience - You’re able to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small. And always continue to move onward & upward.
- Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
- Commercial Sense - You’re always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings, while over delivering your targets.
- Analytical - We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
Skills
- Excel
- SAP
- PowerPoint
- Tableau
- Data analysis
- Communication Skills
- Resilience
- Ability to Simplify
- Commercial Sense
- Analytical mindset
Location
- London - The Shard
Work Type
- Flexible and hybrid working approach
Experience Level
- 2+ years’ experience
Education Level
- BSc/BA
- MSc preferred
- Finance qualification preferred
Salary/Compensations
- US$310m Fixed Cost P&L
Benefits
- An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway
- A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
- A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials
- An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment
- Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
- Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
- Employee discount on Heinz products!
- Private medical cover & Digital GP
- Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
- Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
- Premium membership to Calm App
- A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!
- 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)
About the Company
- Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch.
- We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
- Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
- We’re proud of our heritage – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
- We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.
- Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
- Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career.
- Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
- Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.
- We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
- Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.
Equal Opportunity
- As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process.
- Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
