Finance Lead, Growth Finance

Chicago, IL, United States

Finance Lead, Growth Finance page is loaded Finance Lead, Growth Finance Apply locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 14 Days Ago job requisition id R-81164 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, Growth Finance at a Glance….

The Finance Lead, Growth Finance is a Subject Matter Expert across all growth finance pillars (Innovation, Productivity, Mix Management, SKU Profitability, Capital Investments) for cross functional stakeholders. This individual will be the Business Unit Productivity owner with responsibilities including establishing clear roles & responsibilities, process creation, executive communication, commercial/operations integration.

What’s on the menu?

Platform Innovation & Renovation PnL owner responsible for total PnL including reporting & mitigation of risks where necessary

Owner & project manager for all platform investment proposals and top business initiatives

Responsible for financial risk mitigation through commercialization of key projects

Business Unit point person for PnL integration between commercial and operations. Responsible for understanding operations risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies

Partner with Business Unit leadership to help influence strategic plan for the future (including investment decisions / impacts, capacity, footprint, profitability, growth rates)

Development and teaching of more junior team members

Ad hoc projects as needed

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

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, Business or equivalent preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, preferably in CPG. Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, Corporate Finance preferred

Experience working cross functionally with all levels of the organization while also having the ability to operate independently while managing multiple concurrent projects

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, experience with Tableau / Power BI highly preferred

Strong business acumen, interpersonal, leadership, communication and influencing skills

Proficient communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross functional stakeholders

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, manage ambiguity

Self-starter and inquisitive

Ability to pair quantitative analysis with cross-functional qualitative input

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 [email protected] .

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Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

WHY US

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.

Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

INCLUSION MATTERS TO US

Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse 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’re committed to:

Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.

Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

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