Finance Analyst - ZBB & Fixed Costs

Job Description

About the Position

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!

In brief, you will:

• 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  

Qualifications

• 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
   

Professional Attributes

• 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.

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
• Employee discount on Heinz products!

Wellbeing

• 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)

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.