Finance Analyst - ZBB & Fixed Costs

Job Description:

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