Finance Operations FP&A – Data & Systems Lead
Kraft Heinz
Finance Operations FP&A – Data & Systems Lead
Kraft Heinz
Makes packaged foods for homes and restaurants
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Finance Operations FP&A, Transformation, Data & Systems Lead to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. This position sits within the Europe end-to-end Supply Chain Finance organization and reports to the Director of Supply Chain Finance Europe. You will lead FP&A, finance transformation, and data and systems capabilities across Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing, partnering closely with the E2E Supply Chain Europe CFO, the Finance Leadership Team, Commercial FP&A, Digital, IT, GBS, GCC, and business teams. Your primary responsibility will be to strengthen operational and strategic decision-making through actionable insights, simpler and standardized processes, automation, and modern reporting capabilities.
In brief, you are responsible for:
· Lead the Europe end-to-end Supply Chain Finance FP&A agenda, including monthly performance and planning cycles, annual planning, and clear risk and opportunity insights for senior leadership.
· Define and deliver the multi-year finance transformation roadmap, focusing on simplification, standardization, automation, process improvement, and measurable adoption and business impact.
· Evolve analytics, dashboards, performance reporting, and self-service reporting capabilities to improve data quality, transparency, speed, and decision support across Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
· Represent Finance in major end-to-end Supply Chain transformation programs and partner with Digital, IT, GBS, GCC, Commercial FP&A, and business teams to deliver technology and operating-model changes.
· Lead, develop, and coach an approximately 10-FTE cross-functional team, setting clear priorities, building capabilities, and fostering accountability and a high-performance culture.
QualificationsPlease kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.
· Educational Background
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
· At least 8 years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or Business Transformation.
· Demonstrated experience leading teams and delivering complex, cross-functional transformation, technology, or process-improvement initiatives.
· Strong knowledge of financial planning, performance management, analytics, dashboards, and data-enabled decision support; experience with modern finance systems and self-service reporting tools is highly valued.
· Excellent English communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, IT, GBS, GCC, and business teams.
Strategic and analytical mindset, with strong execution, change leadership, collaboration, and coaching capabilities.
· Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it’s important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
· Confident / Ability to give pushback - We like people who are go getters and are not easily thrown off their game, not even when getting resistance.
· Commercial Sense - Always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and build more savings, while over delivering your targets.
· Result driven - You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.
· Networking skills - You’re able to be interesting and interested in business conversations, motivating people to want to be in your network. The stronger the network you have, the more easily you can get things done. You, highly aware of that, are constantly expending your network.
What we offer you
· An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
· A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
· A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
· A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
· Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
· A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
· Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
About us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft HeinzW.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Makes packaged foods for homes and restaurants
Kraft Heinz makes packaged foods and drinks for households, restaurants and other foodservice operators around the world. Its portfolio includes Heinz ketchup and spans sauces, cheese, ready meals, coffee and refrigerated foods. The company develops recipes, manufactures products in its factories and works with outside producers to supply different markets. It earns revenue by selling through grocery chains, wholesalers, online retailers and distributors that serve commercial kitchens. With operating roots in Heinz's 1869 business and its combined group formed by a 2015 merger, it is co-headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois.
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