Category Finance Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company ,
London, Greater London
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Our Company The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry - we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream - it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best - best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people. It's a Question of Taste Do more, be more. Whatever your aspirations, experience something exceptional at Kraft Heinz. We'll give you the freedom to determine your own direction and deliver in your own style. Outperform our expectations and you'll move forward faster than you ever thought possible. Come ready to dream. Come eager to grow. Get a taste of what your career could be at kraftheinzcompany.com/careers. Job Description About the Position We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Finance Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Category Finance Manager position lies within the UKI Business Unit. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. Your primary responsibilities include planning & forecasting, financial analysis of key drivers, analysis of financial viability and delivery of innovation to ensure profitable delivery of the AOP and overall delivery of the commercial effectiveness agenda. You have full P&L responsibility, constantly looking to provide strategic & operational support to the marketing and commercial teams. In brief, you will be responsible for; Understanding the drivers of financial performance of the category, as well as explaining variances to forecast, AOP & last year Owning all financial analysis within the category: financial modeling, promotional strategy and impact, scenario analysis, investment business cases, price increases and innovation Being involved in all innovation processes with a financial impact, and conducting post-launch evaluations for all launches. Ensure that all innovation is financially viable and built on robust assumptions Together with the commercial controller and demand planning team, validate and review the sales forecast to highlight risks and opportunities Acting as the expert on financial performance of the category, including driving financial performance by highlighting improvement opportunities, reviewing marketing investment, leading the evaluation of marketing campaigns/marketing spend and driving financial awareness Qualifications Hard Skills Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position. Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred Previous experience of fast growth within Consumer Goods or Consulting, driving results through clear analysis Proven experience in strategic thinking, planning and stakeholder management is key An expert in Excel Experience with SAP is a plus Fluency in English is essential Professional Attributes Communication Skills o 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. Ability to Simplify o 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 o You don't only want to win; you hate to lose. You're always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings, while over delivering your targets. Analytical o We're a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset. Result driven o You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company. What we offer you An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you; A fast career track like only few other companies can match; A competitive salary, in line with market rates and an excellent bonus structure (above market); Permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on people; Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action! Date Advertised: 1 March 2019 Closing Date: 29 March 2019 Location(s)London - The Shard

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