Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing

Job Description

Our Company            

The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global food and beverage powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $29 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION.  To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.

Owners Only!             

This is a role for someone who craves a challenge. It is both a strategic and a tactical position. Those that do not want to get their hands dirty should not apply.

Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing at a Glance…. 
Under the leadership of the Champaign Plant Controller, this position leads the financial planning and reporting processes for one of the operating units at the plant and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all financial policies, maintaining internal controls, establishing operating budgets, and accurately forecasting and reporting financial performance. The position shares the responsibility for the financial performance of the facility; therefore he/she must drive accountability and search for ways to bridge any gaps.

What’s on the menu?

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan, including fixed costs (ZBB), product cost standards updates, (raw and pack yields, master recipes), bridging cost changes and preparing all applicable AOP schedules
• Lead weekly and monthly reporting of actual and forecasted costs, including the development and distribution of reports to unit and plant manufacturing management
• Analyze and interpret variances to target for direct expenses. Provide detailed report of variances and breakdown of unit KPI measures to unit and plant management teams on a regular basis
• Identify and initiate process improvements in the financial planning and reporting systems
• Help identify and quantify savings surfaced by Continuous Improvement and Production teams, ensuring the values in ProjectNow are current and represent the unit’s best thinking
• Perform various financial analysis/scenario studies
• Ensure completion of month end close requirements (journal entries, SAP, FAC Review) and monthly reporting of results including analysis of the drivers of results 
• Provide oversight and auditing of operational BOM accuracy throughout the year 
• Be an active member and contributor to the plant leadership team, including training and feedback to users of financial information and support of frontline leaders 
• Establish and maintain internal controls consistent with corporate requirements and good business practice. Ensure inventory controls are working effectively
• Participate and/or lead annual internal and external audits as well as completing annual surveys and filings
• Provide leadership for financial integrity, strong controls and transactional activities, including SAP daily/weekly/monthly responsibilities

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

• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting/Finance or similar degree 
• Technical Learning Ability 
• Good understanding of General Accounting and Cost Accounting principles 
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain strong controls environment 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work with information 
• Strong ERP and financial system (SAP, Hyperion) background preferred 
• Proficient with software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including the ability to create, modify and ensure accuracy of complex spreadsheets 
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Quality Orientation – Attention to detail 
• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness in the face of changing priorities and tasks, ability to manage multiple assignments 
• Teamwork/Collaboration – Working effectively with those outside the formal line of authority to accomplish organizational goals

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.

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