Project Financial Analyst - The Kraft Heinz Company

Job Description

Locations : Glenview, IL | Standard Business Hours

Hybrid schedule required: Tues, Wed, Thurs in office

What do we bring to the table? 

• Benefits begin immediately upon hire. Fully customizable medical plans (HRA, HSA, FSA), 5 different carrier choices 

• Prescription (Rx) card 

• Full suite of additional plans: vision, dental, life, disability, adoption/family planning reimbursement, childcare, parental leave LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example, $50 subsidy for fitness tracker) 

• 401(k) matching + extra 3% freebie company contribution 

• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) 

• Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support 

• Learn more about life #hereatKraftHeinz on our youtube channel! 

Project Financial Analyst

We are seeking a motivated junior finance talent to join our IT ERP Deployment & Governance Team as a Project Financial Analyst, reporting into the Sr. Manager, IT - ERP Budget & Spend Management . In this role, you will support various projects within our Global SAP S/4 HANA Transformation by controlling the spend and managing governance of multi-million-dollar investments. You will work closely with senior stakeholders in IT, Finance & GBS by managing project financials, including actuals allocation and forecasting.

What's on the menu?

• Develop and maintain Cashflow forecast, and track spend against capital budget allocation.

• Monitor ongoing YTG forecast as well as any additional/unbudgeted expense and review with Project Manager.

• Enter goods receipts and follow-up on expected recharges prior to period end close. Review actuals during period close and ensure all expected charges have been booked.

• Understand details of CapEx, OpEx and ZBB per accounting guidelines.

• Submission of contracts and statements of work to Procurement for approvals and PO processing.

• Obtain approvals for invoices received and process for payment.  Follow-up with vendors on timely invoice submission.

• Facilitate strategic long-term planning and subsequent year’s budget.

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you! 

• I have graduated with a degree in Business, Accounting or similar.

• I possess strong skill proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.

• I possess a thorough understanding of CapEx and OpEx accounting and policies.

• I have experience in developing and maintaining a Cashflow forecast.

• I have experience in tracking actual spend against forecasted budget and identifying variances.

• I have proven ability to meet monthly financial deadlines.

• I possess a high attention to detail.

• I have experience working in a large global FMCG company.

• I posses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• I have IT Knowledge or experience with SAP, Ariba and SRM (a plus but not required!)

• I am enthusiastic about leading in the SAP Central Finance implementation and driving transformation solutions

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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. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contactNATAI@kraftheinz.com.