Category Finance Manager

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a permanent Category Finance Manager to join its Finance team in Southbank (Freshwater). The role supports delivery of the category 3-year plan and drives in-year execution of initiatives aligned with that strategy. Work is arranged 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Key responsibilities

• Own P&L stewardship for the cluster, keeping a clear view of revenue, margin, costs and key value drivers
• Lead performance analysis and action planning, turning results into insights, risks, opportunities and interventions for category and cluster leaders
• Partner with Category, Sales, Marketing, RGM and other finance teams on portfolio strategy, pricing, promotions, investment priorities and resource allocation
• Develop and challenge business cases and investment recommendations using advanced financial modelling
• Lead cluster forecasting and strategic planning, producing accurate, timely financial outlooks
• Protect in-year delivery while shaping portfolio, investment and long-term growth choices

Required profile

• 10+ years in commercial/category finance leadership, planning, business cases, RGM and senior stakeholder influence
• FMCG experience preferred
• Finance, accounting or related degree
• CA or CPA qualification

Required skills

• Advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis and investment appraisal
• P&L management, forecasting, strategic planning and performance management
• Revenue Growth Management across pricing, promotion, mix, trade investment and portfolio optimisation
• Executive-level communication, stakeholder management and coaching capability