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 Financial Analyst, Strategic Planning at a Glance....
The Senior Finance Analyst, Strategic Planning role resides on one of the most cross-functional, influential teams in the North America Zone (NAZ) and is instrumental in the annual budgeting and long-term planning processes. This position will be accountable to understanding the overall planning stance of various business units by managing the process, reviewing for strategic continuity, and communicating to leadership. This role is not routine focused but rather meets the needs of the business. This role requires a passionate, curious individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and can manage fast-paced requests. The role consistently demands process improvement and creative thinking to operate better and faster for the various stakeholders in the business.
What's on the menu?
- Build, own, and update the annual operating plan (AOP) and 3-year plan master models which include various financial analyses such as PVM, trend bends, and NSV to Consumption, as well as lead initiatives to simplify and standardize the data inputs each year
- Coordinate the aggregation and storytelling of various business unit's long-term financial plans by managing a driver-based model and a P&L model. Ownership of the financial plans allows this individual to communicate key observations and concerns directly to the NA CFO
- Ownership of the NAZ brand financials and dashboard, which allocates the P&L down to brand. Investor relations, global finance, marketing, and BU finance will leverage these outputs to communicate to various stakeholders on the success of our iconic brands
- Facilitate the annual brand valuation process by working with multiple cross functional partners - BU finance, BU RGM, Accounting - to qualitatively & quantitatively support the cash flows through strategic understanding of the business and analyzing valuation models
- Oversee the workstream to load the AOP into the financial system. This entails learning the current iteration of the financial system, creating the inputs, coordinating the timeline with stakeholders, project managing the process with finance IT via weekly meetings, reviewing for accuracy, and finally, communicating broadly with the organization on how to retrieve the data from the financial system
- Provide key financial insights and analysis when setting the company's financial ambition through the preparation of presentation materials and weekly discussions
- Support the AD, Strategic Finance & Growth and strategic partners such as IT, Sales, and FP&A on a multitude of ad-hoc requests and discussions, such as monthly reporting analyses, outlook projections, and key issue visibility
Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!
- BS in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration required or Engineering degree with finance experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance/Accounting required
- Ability to effectively lead, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, while operating in a fast-paced, complex organization with shifting schedules and priorities
- Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency and exceptional organizational skills
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Confident communication - must have the ability to communicate insights or issues within peer group and with manager
- Operates with a team, customer service, and leadership mentality
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:
$88,000.00 - $110,000.00
Bonus: 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 Center
Kraft 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 [email protected] for assistance.
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What We Do
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 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 where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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