Associate Finance Director, Central Manufacturing FP&A
Chicago, IL 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description
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 and TikTok channels!

Associate Finance Director, Central Manufacturing at a Glance....

The Associate Finance Director, Central Manufacturing FP&A - Manufacturing Capabilities reports directly to the Head of NA Manufacturing Finance and will be a key finance role to support the company's efforts to deliver savings commitments throughout Manufacturing operations. This role will work to increase visibility into manufacturing performance across Kraft Heinz's 30+ factories. This role will lead factory teams in rituals and routines and process improvement and cost savings initiatives. This role will also be key in the budget, forecast, and results reporting process.

What's on the menu?

  • Lead and establish efficient financial processes (monthly results reporting, budgeting, forecasts) for Operations Finance
  • Lead factory teams in rituals and routines and process improvement initiatives
  • Consolidate the monthly Manufacturing results deck for leadership review
  • Key participant in the annual budget process and monthly forecast process; focused on identifying risks and opportunities
  • Review analytical projects identifying potential savings and give input on which projects are most viable. Determine subsequent project plans and timelines
  • Act as strategic partner for factory teams to integrate budgets and forecasts into business review
  • Lead training and change management initiatives across the organization to improve manufacturing capabilities
  • Support factory results roll up to consolidated Manufacturing Pod results. Review report submissions from factories and challenge assumptions and forecasts
  • Travel independently to plants to lead cost savings initiatives

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

  • Bachelor's degree required (Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years' Excel mastery and financial systems acumen
  • Minimum 6 years' Financial Planning / Forecasting experience
  • Influencing skills and ability to work across the organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .


It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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