Finance Lead, FP&A Commercial/FP&A Intelligence Finance – Capability & Technology
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Description Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels! Finance Lead, FP&A Commercial/FP&A Intelligence Finance at a glance... You will own the FP&A Intelligence capability within the Finance Capability & Technology, FP&A/Commercial pillar at Kraft Heinz. That means building the AI-powered analytics, automation, and agent layer that transforms how the company plans, forecasts, and reports — from annual budgeting and long-range planning to monthly variance analysis and BU-level finance support. You will be hands-on in the build, report to the Associate Director, and deliver intelligence that BU CFOs, the CFO organization, and finance business partners use to make faster, better-informed decisions. You are not here to produce reports. You are here to build the system that makes manual FP&A work obsolete. What’s on the menu? Architect and own the FP&A Intelligence capability end-to-end — budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, variance analysis, corporate consolidation, and BU-level finance support, all automated and agent-powered on Snowflake Cortex Build and maintain AI agents tailored to FP&A workflows — automating forecast pack generation, variance commentary, budget consolidation, LRP scenario modeling, and ad-hoc finance requests from BU CFOs Automate the month-end close and forecast cycle for corporate FP&A — replace manual Excel consolidations, commentary templates, and reporting packs with scheduled, validated, pipeline-driven outputs Own SAP/S4 and Snowflake data pipelines feeding FP&A analytics — P&L structures, cost center hierarchies, plan vs. actual data — ensuring integrity, traceability, and auditability at every layer Build self-serve FP&A intelligence tools for BU finance business partners — dashboards, scenario models, and agent interfaces that finance teams can use without requiring the central FP&A team in the room Partner with Commercial Intelligence Leads to ensure FP&A and commercial data are connected — so that volume, revenue, and cost signals flow coherently into planning and forecasting outputs Translate complex FP&A questions into scalable, repeatable solutions that finance business partners can use without your direct involvement Contribute architectural patterns and automation frameworks to the broader Finance AI roadmap, shared across all four Finance AI pillars Recipe for Success — apply now if this sounds like you! I have 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, finance analytics, or data engineering — with meaningful depth in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a large organization I have hands-on experience with Snowflake or an equivalent cloud data platform; Snowflake Cortex or LLM API experience is strongly preferred I can build automated analytics pipelines — not just consume them; Python, SQL, and Power BI are part of my day-to-day I have designed or deployed AI agents, copilots, or LLM-powered tools in a finance or enterprise context — this is a strong differentiator I am deeply familiar with SAP/S4 FP&A data structures — P&L hierarchies, cost centers, profit centers, plan versions — and how they feed into financial reporting and planning systems I understand FP&A mechanics deeply — budget cycles, rolling forecasts, LRP, variance drivers, and how BU CFOs actually use financial information to make decisions I am comfortable owning a roadmap in a matrixed, fast-moving environment without complete requirements handed to me I have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree or CFA is a plus 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.
Core Responsibilities
Own and build an AI-powered FP&A intelligence capability, automating budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, variance analysis, consolidation, and finance support workflows. Develop finance-focused AI agents, data pipelines, and self-service tools while ensuring reliable financial data and connecting FP&A insights with commercial data.
Requirements
Requires 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, finance analytics, or data engineering, with strong knowledge of planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and SAP/S4 financial data structures. Candidates should have hands-on cloud data platform, Python, SQL, and Power BI experience; AI agent or LLM experience is preferred, along with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Matching
- Business Resource Groups
- Discretionary Bonus
About Kraft Heinz
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!