Sales Finance Manager - Value Channel

Job Description About the Position We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Sales Finance Manager position lies at the intersection of Finance and Sales and you will partner with the Sales & Commercial team in the financial delivery of our 1y Annual Operating Plan and 3y Strat Plan. You'll be working in an impactful team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Reporting into the Value Channel Director with exposure to senior stakeholders, your primary responsibilities include planning & forecasting, analysis of key drivers & deep-dive assessment of financial viability and delivery of successful promo plans and of the AOP within the channel. You're the CFO on a customer level to oversee the full P&L ~$200m, providing strategic & operational support to the Sales team.,

• Manage, coordinate and upskill a team of NAMs across the Value Channel businesses.
• Contribute to the optimisation and standardisation of financial processes within the Sales and Finance teams in the UK.
• Lead automation and IT transformation across financial tools and systems on behalf of Sales.
• Drive financial awareness, financial systems awareness, and ownership of all relevant financial metrics within the team.
• Own all financial analysis and reporting within a customer account: financial modelling, promotional strategy and impact, scenario analysis, variances to forecast, and implementing a structured joint business plan.
• Actively drive improved financial performance across the team by highlighting improvement opportunities (e.g. optimal price/mix).
• Partner with National Account Managers, Category Commercial Leads and Directors to build and validate the sales forecast to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Partner with an operational team, focusing on promo invoicing, accruals and deductions balance, and daily sales support activity.
• As a key member of the Value Channel, play a leadership role to the overall sales and finance functions respectively.
  
  Bachelor's degree, MBA or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong commercial competence with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance; prior experience in Sales or Commercial Finance preferred.
• Solid skills in accessing and using analytical tools; experience with SAP is a benefit.
• Professional attributes: Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Ability to Simplify, Analytical, Result driven, Project management.
  
  Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. We deliver high-quality brands and products, foster a culture of ownership and agility, and pursue innovation across our company. We are committed to inclusion and belonging for all employees.
  
  A fun, collaborative office culture with regular events and socials.
• An active network of Business Resource Groups promoting education, celebration, and allyship.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including ability to work from abroad.
• Family-friendly benefits, including market-leading parental leave and nursery scheme.
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Group Income Protection.
• Employee discounts on Kraft Heinz products.
• Private medical cover and Digital GP, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and Calm App Premium membership.
• Volunteer days and inclusive, disability-friendly recruitment practices.