Finance Analyst

General information

All posting locations: Telford, , United Kingdom

Job Function: 03 - Finance

Date Published: 23-May-2023

Ref #: R-67090

Description & Requirements

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Analysing financial data and creating financial models to support decision making for senior management.
• Analysing monthly results- performing variance analysis- identifying trends- and making recommendations for improvements.
• Partnering with other departments to drive performance and results.
• Identifying and driving process improvements- including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports- tools- and Excel dashboards.
• Driving compliance and testing internal controls.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Involved in budget process- along with monthly forecasting cycles.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or MAAT. CIMA/ACCA Part Qualified/First year studier.
• Advanced Excel (strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions) and PowerPoint skills are required. Knowledge in VBA/PowerQuery programming is considered a plus.

• Able to combine a helicopter view with the details required to run the processes.
• Has a can-do mentality. Able to cope with tight deadlines and a high change environment.
• Ambition to develop and progress to Financial Controller.
• Prior experience in FMCG/Manufacturing advantageous.
• Speaks English. (Dutch- Spanish- French- Italian- Russian- Polish- Arabic is considered a plus)

Attributes

• Analytical
  • We are a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
• Result driven
  • You don’t only focus on your own results- but always do what’s best for the company.
• Curiosity- positivity & enthusiasm
  • You’re curious- positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
• 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.
• Team player
  • Achieving results is nice but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player- which means you’re sometimes a leader- sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

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 Heinz.

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