We have an excellent opportunity available for an ambitious finance professional to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. As a part of Global Financial Controlling, you’ll be reporting into the IHQ Financial Controller and will be a key business partner to partners across the globe.
What's on the Menu?
Leading the finance function for a number of strategic and holding entities within Kraft Heinz to ensure all deliverables and deadlines for the month end close are met
Delivery of timely & accurate financial analysis, forecasting and budget
Responsible for preparation of the statutory financial statements for all the strategic and holding entities which are either under IFRS and local GAAPs and coordination of external audits
Supporting in dividend and cash repatriation across the International Zone
Understand & give financial support & partnering for all strategic initiatives within these entities
Preparation of materials for board meeting and strategic meetings
Working with business units and project managers as their finance support
Identifying and driving process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboards
Analysis of past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and making recommendations
Working with tax and treasury team on a number of projects
Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an UK Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.
Essential
Newly qualified accountant
Strong technical accounting foundations, analytical skills and ability to drill into more complex areas
Ability to partner with the business & provide financial expertise
Experience of preparing statutory accounts
Advanced Excel skills
Being pro-active and having the ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines with a can-do attitude
Knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS
Desirable
Knowledge of US GAAP and Dutch GAAP
Knowledge of transfer pricing principles
Knowledge of SAP and HFM systems will be advantageous
Experience in public accounting
Professional Attributes
Communication Skills – At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders & be able to simplify the communication of complex items.
Ability to Simplify – We like to keep it simple and to execute fast. It is highly appreciated when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
Analytical – We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
Result driven – You always focus on what’s best for the company.
High pressure – You don’t get easily stressed by pressure – in fact the opposite, a fast paced and dynamic environment keeps you energized.
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);
Permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on people;
Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
Location(s)London – The Shard
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.