Category Finance Analyst

About the Role

Join Kraft Heinz's New Zealand Finance team in a full-time Category Finance Analyst position located in Newmarket, Auckland. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with three days in-office and two days remote, set within a cooperative and energetic environment. Kraft Heinz, a leading global food and beverage corporation with eight brands each surpassing $1 billion in sales and an approximate $25 billion global revenue, encompasses a diverse portfolio featuring condiments, dairy, meals, meats, beverages, coffee, infant nutrition, and more.

Responsibilities

• Analyze actual financial performance through variance analysis to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trade Finance, and Revenue Management to review financials of customer-related opportunities and monitor trade spending against plans and trends.
• Deliver timely financial insights to cross-functional teams to enhance business decision-making.
• Identify risks and opportunities for gap closure and coordinate critical initiatives with key stakeholders.
• Execute essential finance tasks for preparing actual and forecast reports for management.
• Lead monthly performance reporting by clarifying business drivers compared to plan and prior year utilizing Price Volume Mix analysis.
• Prepare and analyze financial forecasts, Strategic Plans, and Annual Operating Plans, including zero-based budgeting.
• Partner with Marketing to support innovation P&L development.
• Engage with Operations to ensure comprehensive business reporting and understanding.
• Apply financial modeling and scenario planning to offer insights and recommendations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Several years of relevant experience complementing financial education or business partnering.
• Experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to engage stakeholders and drive business results.
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with Tableau, Demantra, JDA, SAP, Circana tools (e.g., UNIFY), and Quantium is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical capabilities and financial insight to decipher data, identify root causes, and clearly communicate key drivers to senior audiences.
• Strategic thinking skills to interpret data and effectively convey implications.
• Problem-solving mindset suited for a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

This permanent opportunity is ideal for finance professionals aiming to grow within a reputable company known for internal career development. Applications will be reviewed continuously, with the possibility of closure at any time. Kraft Heinz is committed to equal employment opportunity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented ethnic minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Location

Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand, with hybrid work flexibility (3 days in office, 2 days remote).