About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to make a difference in the International Headquarters (IHQ) Finance Controlling team here at Kraft Heinz. The ZBB Finance Analyst position is primarily responsible for the delivery of IHQ’s Zero Based Budget (ZBB) results- partnering with senior leaders across IHQ commercial functions and sharing ZBB best practice with colleagues across the International Zone. This role presents the opportunity to identify new ways of working and implement continuous improvement activities that will transform the finance controlling function.
Main Responsibilities:
- Acting as a ZBB Lead for the IHQ General & Admin budget totalling c$80m
- Implementing the Kraft Heinz cost control methodology and being responsible for the ZBB rituals and routines for IHQ (e.g. monthly variance analysis & forecasting and annual budgeting)
- Tracking and monitoring department spending against ZBB guidelines and ensuring they are in line with budget; identifying risks & opportunities and developing action plans
- Act as a Finance Business Partner for the various functional business owners (e.g. International Heads of Tax- Technology- Marketing- HR and Treasury)
- Managing any one-off P&L items (e.g. all P&L items up to EBITDA)
- Be the key finance contact for our outsourced shared services function and aligning with other international teams to coordinate cross charges
- Owning all balance sheet items associated with all IHQ departments & supporting other areas of the IHQ Accounting team
- Working with the accounts payable team to ensure timely settlement of invoices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field
- An interest in Accounting or already studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA- ACCA or equiv.)
- Experience in partnering with the business and providing financial expertise to multiple teams and functions
- Advanced Excel skills and high level of numeric & analytical capability
- Resilient and able to work within fixed deadlines and with a proactive mentality
- Proficient in written and spoken English
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 interpersonal skills- to deal with all kinds of different team members.
- Analytical: We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical approach.
- Curiosity- positivity & enthusiasm: You’re curious- positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
- Networking skills: The stronger the network you have- the more easily you can get things done. You- highly aware of that- are constantly expending your network.
- Resilience: You don’t get easily stressed by pressure- on the opposite- a fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energised!
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;
- Subsidised study support for further accounting qualifications
- 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!
Inclusion matters to us
Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact- we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse group of 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 are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race- religion- color- national origin- sex- gender- gender expression- sexual orientation- age- marital status- veteran status- or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process- to perform essential job functions- and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.