FP&A Manager

Description

Summary: This high-level FP&A Manager position involves extensive economic analysis, strategic financial planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Highlights: 1. High-level analytical role combining finance knowledge with business sense 2. Opportunity to make a difference at Kraft Heinz in a high performing team 3. Extensive interaction with stakeholders and exposure to Senior Leadership Team Perform a wide range of economic analyses, such as competitive trends, pricing, cash flow, product line evaluation, and capital additions. Analyze and report external economic trends, such as the effects of government legislation. Appraise financial effect on the company. Counsel on all matters of potentially significant financial impact to the company. Develop long\-range budgets and other projective guidelines and measures. Prepare long\-term profit or loss forecasts to facilitate management review of capital appropriations, expansion strategies, product line changes, etc. Evaluate and provide recommendations for pricing practices and review significant pricing decisions for economic soundness. Lead special projects, such as the economic evaluation of divestitures or acquisitions, the financial effectiveness of internal operations, and the product performance. This is a high\-level analytical position combining a thorough knowledge of accounting and finance issues with business sense. **Job Description** ------------------- **About the Job** We have an excellent opportunity available for an FP\&A manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The role of the FP\&A Manager lies within the WEEM region (West and East Emerging markets). You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Get ready for a lot of interactions with several stakeholders in the markets as well as exposure to the Senior leadership team of the company. A very dynamic and fast\-moving environment incorporating a 360 view of the business. **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Planning \& Analysis** * Support monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic planning cycles. * Consolidate P\&L and KPI results, providing variance analysis and actionable insights. * Build and update driver‑based models and scenario analyses. * Prepare executive\-ready presentations for zone and global leadership. Collaborate with Controlling to ensure accurate financial reporting and month\-end processes. * **Zero\-Based Budgeting (ZBB)** * Support annual ZBB submissions and ongoing cost governance. * Challenge cost drivers with functional teams to identify savings opportunities. * Track ZBB initiatives and prepare performance reports for leadership. Maintain ZBB tools and support process improvements and automation. * **Cash, Working Capital \& FCF** * Support monthly and quarterly cash and FCF forecasting. * Analyze working capital drivers (AR, AP, Inventory) and identify improvement opportunities. * Build cash/FCF modeling and support scenario planning. Partner with cross\-functional teams on cash initiatives and report progress to leadership. * **Cross\-Functional Collaboration** * Harmonize processes and strengthen FP\&A governance across countries. * Support transformation, automation, and analytics initiatives. * Execute ad\-hoc analysis, business cases, and strategic project support. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields. * 4–7 years of experience in FP\&A, Controlling, or similar finance roles. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. * Advanced Excel; experience with SAP, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus. * Strong communication and influencing skills across regions and seniority levels. * Understanding of P\&L drivers, cash flow, working capital fundamentals; ZBB experience preferred. * Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast\-paced environment. **Location(s)** --------------- São Paulo \- Eldorado **Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority** **Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals** **with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes** **.**