Senior Finance Manager, Category Finance - Meats
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at US Kraft Heinz. Chicago · full-time · $120,800–$151,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run planning, forecasting and consolidation for the Meats Platform across business reviews, annual plans and strategy cycles
- Explain financial results and targets through variance reviews covering demand, trade spending and commodity costs
- Build BU models and management presentations, plus financial models for innovation and capital projects
- Work across teams to gather model inputs and fold productivity initiatives into the forecast
- Improve internal finance processes by applying enterprise-wide initiatives and proven practices
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
- At least five years of finance or accounting experience
- Strong Excel skills are essential
- You can organize work under tight deadlines and deliver with little supervision
Who this fits
This senior finance role suits someone ready to handle broad business-unit financial planning and analysis, with regular exposure to senior leaders. It is based in Chicago.
From the employer
Job Description
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 Meats 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.
What’s on the menu?
- Assist with the Meats 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
Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!
- BS in Finance-Accounting, Economics, or other related field required
- 5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting required
- Prior Category, Corporate FP&A and/or BU experience preferred
- High-level Mastery of excel is a must
- Capable of managing with pressure and tight deadlines, above average organization, ability to work and deliver materials with minimal supervision
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $151,000.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: 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. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: 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
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.