The Kraft Heinz Company
Sales Finance Manager - Value Channel
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About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a difference at Kraft Heinz.
The Sales Finance Manager position lies at the intersection of Finance and Sales and you will partner with the Sales & Commercial team in the financial delivery of our 1y Annual Operating Plan and 3y Strat Plan.
You’ll be working in an impactful team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level.
Reporting into the Value Channel Director with exposure to senior stakeholders, your primary responsibilities include:
- Planning & forecasting
- Analysis of key drivers & deep-dive assessment of financial viability
- Delivery of successful promo plans and of the AOP within the channel
You’re the CFO on a customer level to oversee the full P&L ~$200m, providing strategic & operational support to the Sales team.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
- Managing, coordinating & upskilling a team of NAMs across the Value Channel businesses
- Contribute to the optimisation and standardisation of financial processes within the Sales and Finance teams in the UK
- Lead automation & IT transformation across financial tools & systems on behalf of Sales
- Drive financial awareness, financial systems awareness, and ownership of all relevant financial metrics within the team
- Owning all financial analysis and reporting within a customer account: financial modelling, promotional strategy and impact, scenario analysis, variances to forecast and implementing a structured joint business plan
- Actively driving improved financial performance across the team by highlighting improvement opportunities (e.g. optimal price/mix)
- Partner with National Account Managers, Category Commercial Leads and Directors to build and validate the sales forecast to highlight risks and opportunities
- Partner with an operational team, focusing on promo invoicing, accruals and deductions balance, and daily Sales support activity
As a key member of the Value Channel you will also be expected to play a key leadership role to the overall sales and finance functions respectively.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, MBA or equivalent is desirable
- Strong commercial competence with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance; prior experience in Sales or Commercial Finance preferred
- Solid skills in accessing and using analytical tools, experience in SAP a benefit
Professional Attributes
- Team Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Simplify
- Analytical
- Result driven
- Project management skills
What we offer you
- 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
- Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
- Employee discount on Heinz products!
- Wellbeing
- Private medical cover & Digital GP
- 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)
As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process.
Location(s)
London - The Shard
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
ABOUT US
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 where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
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WHY US
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.
INCLUSION MATTERS TO US
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.
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