Senior Analyst, GBS - Finance IT Planning HILA

Senior Financial Analyst, IT Planning & Performance Management (PPM) HILA

Job Description

As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, we are proud to spark joy around mealtimes with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands. Some are iconic masterbrands like Heinz, Kraft and Planters. Others are fast growing new sensations that defy status quo like DEVOUR and Primal Kitchen. No matter the brand, we are united under o ne vision:  To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World . Bringing this vision to life are our 36,000+ teammates around the world, making food people love.  Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership and commitment with Rise Against Hunger . And we also stand committed to sustainability, and the health of our planet and its people.  Every day, we are transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you’re passionate like us -- and ready to create the future, build on storied legacy, and participate as a conscientious global citizen -- there’s one thing to do : join us.

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We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true: Our employees are our competitive advantage. As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day.

Role:  Senior Financial Analyst, IT Planning & Performance Management (PPM)

- Support PPM team with ZBB OPEX budget by performing accounting and financial analysis activities to support the Global IT Organization

- Gather and organize financial data into digestible summaries

- Compile and analyze financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management's attention

- Manage the general ledger with forecast vs. actual analysis by spend category

- Pre-Paid, accrual, reconciliations and submitting journal entries for month end analysis

- Prepare financial reports with reliable conclusions that management can use to implement more effective operational strategies

- Forecast models for expenditure increases/decreases

- Provide EOM reports for C-level executives

- Monitor and report accuracy of budget x Forecast – Capex and Opex

- To be the focal point for the Technology, Finance, and Controlling teams in managing and controlling Technology costs.

Primary Responsibilities

- Responsible for assisting subpackage owners in preparing and understanding their actuals vs. forecast results as well as risks and opportunities for the current month and full year

- Monitor, consolidate, analyze, and provide real-time and agreed periodical financial reporting of ZBB spend categories (Subpackages)

- Monthly Reporting routines

- ZBB support and month-end close support

- Manage purchase requisitions, shopping carts, and purchase orders for IT-related activities

- Oversee invoice validation and processing in line with Mexico and Hispanics internal controls

- Follow-up with suppliers to ensure correct and timely invoices sending.

- Coordinate with suppliers, Procurement, and AP teams to ensure timely and accurate payments

- Support Project Managers with financial oversight of technology projects

- Monitor ZBB and Capex spending against budget, LE, and actuals

- Prepare monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and AOP consolidation

- Creation and updating of financial models for scenario simulation and feasibility analysis of new businesses or projects

- Responsible for Capex execution Management for Brazil, Mexico and Hispanics

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

- Spanish fluent and English advanced – Portuguese BR high desired to cover Brazilian resources on vacations and absences and to manage Forecast sessions with Brazilian team

- Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica Tax knowledge

- Mexico and Hispanics WHT Taxes knowledge to manage and control intercompany recharges / invoices

- 5-7 years’ experience working in finance and/or accounting

- Expert knowledge of Excel

- Proven track record of working with large groups or teams to implement changes resulting from financial analysis

- SAP experience strongly preferred

- PowerBI experience preferred

- Work in Brazil Timezone is preferred – Line Manager and BRM´s are all in Brazil

## Location(s)
Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .