Finance Director, Planning & Growth Finance
Kraft Heinz
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- 1d ago
About this role
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 Director, Planning & Growth Finance at a glance…. The Director, Planning & Growth Finance leads long-range financial planning and the CAPEX growth finance agenda for North America, partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate the Region business priorities into integrated long-range and annual financial plans. This individual leads the long-range financial planning process and provides financial leadership across CAPEX growth investments and capital allocation. The role is responsible for setting targets, guiding resource allocation, building the full North America Region P&L, evaluating business and planning choices, and delivering clear insights and recommendations that improve decision-making and support sustainable growth. This individual also leads a team and serves as a trusted finance partner across the organization. What’s on the menu? Lead the North America long-range financial planning process, including development of the long-range plan, annual operating plan, and key planning checkpoints. Lead the annual financial planning cycle, coordinating cross-functional inputs, establishing planning calendars and deliverables, and ensuring one aligned plan. Build and manage the full North America Region P&L for long-range and annual planning, including target setting, financial profiles, scenario analysis, and risks and opportunities. Guide resource allocation across growth priorities and capital investments using fact-based analysis and financial planning benchmarks. Partner with senior leaders and business teams to evaluate growth investments, quantify expected financial impact, and develop clear recommendations and trade-offs. Provide financial leadership across planning and forecasting activities, including performance visibility and decision support. Lead finance support for growth initiatives, including business case development, portfolio analysis, investment tracking, and post-implementation review. Lead the North America CAPEX finance, planning, and governance agenda, including prioritization, forecasting, performance routines, and visibility to project risks and opportunities. Prepare executive-level analyses, management summaries, and presentations for senior leadership, translating complex financial and planning information into clear decisions and actions. Lead, develop, and influence a high-performing team while driving simplification, stronger planning routines, and continuous improvement across Planning & Growth Finance. Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you! Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required. Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience; experience in financial planning, corporate finance, FP&A, growth finance, category finance, and/or CAPEX preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise planning processes and translate business priorities into integrated financial plans. Strong financial modeling, analytical, and scenario-planning skills, with the ability to evaluate complex investments and trade-offs. Broad commercial and business acumen, including an understanding of growth drivers, portfolio choices, and capital allocation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level