Job Description About the position

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Financial Controller, Operations to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Financial Controller, Operations lies within the European region. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into Fardus Ahmed, Controller EPDM. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of the financial control over Supply Chain HUB (SCHUB) in the Netherlands will be your primary responsibility. You’re constantly looking for improvement activities within the SCHUB.

In brief, you are responsible for:

Overseeing all financial matters relating to Operations, including technical accounting, reporting, and governance, in collaboration with commercial and operational finance leaders. Act as a key finance partner to SCHUB, supporting initiatives related to technical finance, restructuring, reporting, process improvements, fixed assets and global procurement. Serve as the technical finance expert (including areas such as treasury, tax, and compliance) and provide strategic financial guidance for operational matters across Europe. Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process across SCHUB entities. Bridge corporate and selling company entities by providing expertise on operations accounting policies and technical SCHUB finance issues. Communicate financial updates, regulatory changes, and policy updates to the finance team, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs. Oversee financial operations across approx. 20 legal entities, leading a team of four direct reports and managing a GBS team of 15+.

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

Qualified chartered accountant with at least 10-12 years previous financial control and management reporting experience, preferable working within a Supply Chain model, including tax and treasury principles including understanding of Procurement / Contract accounting & optimal processes / governance. Experience working in an outsourced / financial services arrangement and strong experience in delivering Statutory Accounts in a complex environment. A proven track record in financial governance, reporting, and technical finance, with the ability to navigate complex financial structures across multiple entities. Ability to discuss financial topics, with non-financial people whilst striving for a common goal, reach a decision/conclusion and get buy in from all parties. English mandatory (Dutch understanding desirable) Experience with SAP/S4 Hana/HFM a plus

 

Professional Attributes

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. Ability to Simplify – We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges. Project management skills – Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe. Team player – Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

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!

Our Hiring Process

After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with:

1. Fardus Ahmed and HR Business Partner

2. Chris Asher and Cross-functional Interviewer (Andreu Labian Pages)

3. All positive? Job offer!

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location(s)

Amsterdam

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.