Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Category Finance Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The role lies within the UKI business unit, reporting into our Category Commercial Lead as part of our Sauces team.
The ownership of the Sauces P&L will be your primary responsibility. 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!
What you’ll do:
* Own Total UK Sauces P&L & routines, including visibility of financial performance and drivers (Volume, Price, COGS, Mix etc.) in short & medium term
* Define the budget & strategy planning process
* Lead long term RGM plan & understanding performance of each sub-category and trajectory, relative pricing power by sub-category considering brand equity and competition, optimising Price Pack Architecture (PPA) curve and pack strategy etc.
* Work closely with Demand Planning on demand review
* Management of apprentice/analyst
What you’ll need:
* Experience in an FMCG financial or strategy/consulting setting (guideline 5+ years)
* Advanced analytical and organizational skills, fluent in Excel
* Ideally a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Professional Attributes
* Communication Skills
o At Kraft Heinz you’ll 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.
* Confident / Ability to pushback
o You’re not easily thrown off your game, and can respectfully push back when you get resistance.
* Resilience
o You’re able to recover after a disappointment or setback, and a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
* Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm
o You have a growth mindset, and people know you as the motivator of your team.
* Great teammate
o Achieving with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower, but always working towards the same common goal, together.
What we offer you
* An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway
* A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
* Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
* Inclusive culture/work environment, backed by leadership-sponsored Business Resource Groups
* Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
* Employee discount on Heinz products!
Wellbeing
* Private medical cover & Digital GP
* Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
* Premium membership to Calm App
* 3 volunteering days per year (Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)
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.
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