Associate Director, Marketing and R&D Finance

Tulsa, OK, United States

Associate Director, Marketing and R&D Finance page is loaded Associate Director, Marketing and R&D Finance Apply locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id R-81166 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!

Associate Director at a Glance….

The Associate Director Marketing and R&D Finance acts as a primary business partner to the North America Chief Growth Officer and North America R&D President, and their respective organizations. This position will serve as a key bridge between finance and our cross-functional partners to drive FP&A activities, influence our Innovation efforts and optimize the Marketing investments that will power growth at KHC for years to come

What’s on the menu?

Strategic business partner to the NA Chief Growth Officer, NA R&D President, and their respective Leadership teams

Lead short and long-range planning for these key NA Zone organizations, influencing strategic choices, identifying / acting on key opportunities and risks

Effectively build and leverage cross-functional network to deliver business objectives

Lead team responsible for all finance activities within Growth Office (marketing) and R&D organizations, a $400M+ budget

Lead development and coaching of team to achieve individual growth plans

Drives insights and strategic vision to help influence how KHC manages and optimizes commercial marketing ($1B/year) and R&D product development ($45M+/year) investments in accordance with our resource allocation models and growth plan

Oversee Media and Omni financial planning processes and governance

Own in-year performance, guaranteeing control of our marketing and R&D expenditures and providing visibility of their performance; including implementation of any analytics enabler

Coordinate innovation efforts ($700M+ in annual sales) across Commercial Business Units, supporting functions and finance teams

Develop capabilities and tools while influencing process improvements to innovation financial tracking

Drive education of broader North America organization on Marketing and R&D finance topics

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

BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting, FP&A, Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or similar experience required

Experience using Microsoft products (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP suites (e.g., BOI, BI, BEX), Tableau experience preferred

Positive attitude paired with strong problem-solving ability, open to change and evolving responsibilities

Excels in communication skills, strives to build cross-functional relationships with Senior Leadership as well as within peer group

Independent learner and team player that operates with strong bias to action and sense of urgency

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] .

ABOUT US

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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