Senior Finance Manager, Global Strategy

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!

Senior Finance Manager, Global Strategy at a glance….

The Kraft Heinz Global Strategy team is embarking on our next, exciting chapter, and we are seeking a Senior Manager of Strategy to help drive our enterprise growth agenda. This role combines rigorous analytical horsepower with strategic thinking, driving key workstreams within the One & Three-Year Growth Plan and the in-year strategy prioritization process. It is a high-visibility analytical position that pairs a strong command of financial and economic analysis with sound business judgment.

What’s on the menu?

• Strategic Planning: Drive the development and execution of key workstreams within Kraft Heinz's long-term growth plans, helping align resources and people against enterprise strategic priorities
• Strategy to Action: Own components of the Strategy-to-Action workflow, translating annual strategic plans into concrete actions, owners, and milestones that drive collaboration and accountability
• Executive Dashboard: Build and publish the monthly executive dashboard that democratizes leading and lagging KPIs laddering up to the most critical OKRs from the annual strategic plan
• Economic & Financial Analysis: Perform a wide range of economic analyses — including competitive trends, pricing, cash flow, product line evaluation, and capital additions — and appraise their financial effect on the company
• Market Analysis and Insights: Monitor and analyze market trends, industry developments, external economic factors (e.g., effects of government legislation), and competitive activities to identify opportunities, threats, and emerging risks
• Forecasting & Planning: Support long-range budgets, projective guidelines, and long-term profit or loss forecasts to facilitate management review of capital appropriations, expansion strategies, and product line changes
• Prioritization and Resource Allocation: Help lead the in-year prioritization process, including quarterly planning exercises to align in-year spend with stated priorities and direct resources to the most critical actions
• Investment Evaluation: Evaluate investment frameworks and significant investment decisions, and provide recommendations to leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across Business Units, Functions, and Global teams to integrate inputs and ensure coherence in the strategic planning process
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare strategic plans, updates, and presentation materials for senior leaders and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment
• Special Projects: Drive special projects on a variety of topics, such as market assessments, economic evaluation of divestitures or acquisitions, new business opportunities, and the financial effectiveness of internal operations

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

• 6+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate finance, or a related analytical field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and develop actionable insights
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and finance concepts combined with strong business sense
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, stakeholders, and team members
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the food and beverage industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Preferred Requirements

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field (e.g., business, economics, finance)
• Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with strategy development and planning processes
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI)
• Strong understanding of market trends, industry developments, and competitive activities in the food and beverage industry

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Financial and economic analysis
• Communication and presentation
• Collaboration and influencing
• Project management and organization
• Business acumen and industry knowledge
• Adaptability and flexibility

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

Location(s)

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.