The Finance Lead oversees financial strategy for Small Regional Grocery customers, optimizing trade spends and leading forecasting while collaborating across teams.
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 Instagram and TikTok channels!
Finance Lead, Sales Finance at a Glance....
The Finance Lead for Small Regional Grocery serves as the voice of finance for customers such as Winco, SpartanNash, Hy-Vee, and Giant Eagle. The Lead delivers results through collaboration on commercial business proposals, identifying trade spend optimization opportunities, analyzing financial variances to identify trends requiring action, leading monthly forecasting reviews, and partnering to build the annual operating plan.
What's on the menu?
Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$137,400.00 - $171,700.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
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 Instagram and TikTok channels!
Finance Lead, Sales Finance at a Glance....
The Finance Lead for Small Regional Grocery serves as the voice of finance for customers such as Winco, SpartanNash, Hy-Vee, and Giant Eagle. The Lead delivers results through collaboration on commercial business proposals, identifying trade spend optimization opportunities, analyzing financial variances to identify trends requiring action, leading monthly forecasting reviews, and partnering to build the annual operating plan.
What's on the menu?
- Own all aspects of the P&L across Small Regional Grocery customers (Winco, SpartanNash, Hy-vee, Giant Eagle, etc.) and be able to articulate any changes in revenue or trade to Area Finance Director and Sales Area Vice President
- Lead annual sales planning and forecast processes by delivering data driven insights to help teams optimize plans and deliver on both Net Sales and Gross Margin objectives for customer group approximately $1.4B in Net Sales
- Provide leadership on pricing and promotional strategies and partner with Sales to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and ROI of trade investments
- Partner with Revenue Management team to proactively recommend trade optimization opportunities to Small Regional Grocery Customer Vice Presidents
- Ensure financial controls by leading monthly trade reconciliation and budget management process
- Lead weekly & monthly rituals & routines and liaise among the Customer Vice President, Business Units and Revenue Management to ensure effective communication, prioritization and execution
- Develop and manage comprehensive set of Trade Controls and ensure compliance by Sales Team
- Financial analysis and scenario planning support for incremental trade proposals or strategic investments and subsequent negotiations
Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or another quantitative field
- 5+ years of experience with proven track record of delivering results in finance, analytics, or quantitative consulting
- Trade promotion experience strongly preferred
- Ability to collaborate with cross functional business partners
- Disciplined approach toward execution, attention to detail, and ability to navigate within large and complex data environments
- Ability to effectively summarize complex information upwards and influence sales leadership to drive appropriate action
- Demonstrated ability to maintain flexibility in an ever-changing environment
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$137,400.00 - $171,700.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
- Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
Top Skills
Financial Analysis
P&L Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Revenue Management
Trade Promotion
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