Finance Lead, Category Finance – Taste Elevation; TE

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 Tik Tok channels!

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 Tik Tok channels!

The Finance Lead, Category Finance
- Taste Elevation (TE) will be the commercial finance partner to the Heinz business (e.g., Ketchup, Gravy, Stuffing). This role goes beyond traditional financial reporting to shape overall business strategy - bringing strong financial fundamentals and a commercial mindset to key decisions. The Lead leads monthly demand and financial forecasting, builds innovation P&Ls and business cases, develops CAPEX/ROI models, and delivers ad-hoc analysis that informs portfolio direction, investment choices, and performance outcomes.

• Own monthly demand and financial forecasting for Heinz portfolio, including assumptions, risks/opportunities, and alignment with cross-functional partners (Sales, Marketing, RGM, and Demand Planning).
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range planning processes for assigned brands/categories.
• Lead variance analysis vs. forecast, AOP, and prior year; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Assess the financial viability of commercial initiatives and provide recommendations on portfolio strategy, growth opportunities, pricing/mix, investment trade-offs, and risk mitigation
• Partner with Marketing/Sales/R&D/Supply Chain to build business cases and P&Ls for product innovations, renovations, and line extensions.
• Develop CAPEX models for key projects (capacity, productivity, new equipment, renovations), including ROI, NPV/IRR, payback, and sensitivity analysis.
• Deliver timely ad-hoc analytics (e.g., revenue drivers, margin walk, mix shifts, supply disruptions, retailer/customer dynamics).
• Manages two reports (analysts), providing coaching and mentorship to support his/her personal and professional development

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’s strategy and values.

• BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
• 8 years of experience in Finance or a related field required
• Prior Category, Corporate FP&A and/or Business Unit experience preferred
• Prior CPG industry experience preferred
• Exhibits strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as broad business acumen
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and…