Senior Finance Manager, Innovation Finance

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Senior Finance Manager, Innovation Finance at a Glance….
The Senior Manager, Innovation Finance role is central to ensuring the viability and success of Kraft Heinz innovations. As both the primary finance partner to all Global Innovation pods and a leader of the evolution from innovation reporting to innovation insights, this role is focused on advancing the innovation agenda at Kraft Heinz.

What’s on the menu?

• Global Innovation Pod Support (70%)
  • Partner with Global Innovation pods as their primary finance resource
  • Provide guidance on financial strategy, business models, and P&L considerations
  • Design all business cases and financial models for pod innovations, including financial models accompanying capex requests (CARs)
  • Develop financial KPIs for tracking and evaluating innovations as they progress through phases of market testing
  • Partner with relevant zone and BU finance teams to enhance the quality of financial models and business cases of the innovations in their categories
• Global Innovation Insights (30%)
  • Own monthly global innovation reporting (e.g., LE, 3y forecast, velocity, distribution)
  • Drive continuous improvement in depth and quality of innovation reporting inputs from zone and BU partners
  • Enhance visibility of holistic innovation costs (e.g., marketing, R&D) to improve visibility on expected returns
  • Partner with global and zone stakeholders on the evolution from innovation reporting to innovation insights

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

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders, in some cases without explicit authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in communicating financial concepts to non-finance audiences and stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required, PowerBI and other data visualization tools a plus
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and make key decisions
• Strong analytical skills and broad business acumen
• Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies

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.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.