Sales Finance Manager - Tesco

Provide analyses and insights to management. Advise and help management to make informed decisions and drive strategy.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Sales Finance Manager position lies at the intersection of Finance and Sales. You’ll be working in an impactful team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Reporting into the Head of a Top 4 retail account with exposure to senior stakeholders. Your primary responsibilities include planning & forecasting, analysis of key drivers & analysis of financial viability and delivery successful promo plans and of the AOP within a customer. You’re the CFO on a customer level to oversee the full P&L, providing strategic & operational support to the Retail Sales team.

• Owning all financial analysis and reporting within a customer account: financial modelling, promotional strategy and impact, scenario analysis, variances to forecast and implementing a structured joint business plan

• Actively driving improved financial performance of the customer by highlighting improvement opportunities (e.g. optimal price/mix)

• Partner with National Account Managers and Account Directors to build and validate the sales forecast to highlight risks and opportunities

• Drive financial awareness, financial systems awareness, and ownership of all relevant financial metrics within the customer team

• Manage an operational team, focusing on promo invoicing, accruals and deductions balance, and daily Sales support activity

• Contribute to the optimisation and standardisation of financial processes within the Sales and Finance teams in the UK

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA or equivalent is desirable

• Strong commercial competence with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance; prior experience in Finance preferred

• Solid skills in accessing and using analytical tools, experience in SAP a benefit

• Communication Skills – At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, being able to present and connect with senior collaborators

• Ability to Simplify – We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. You will be able to provide simple solutions to complex challenges.

• Analytical – We’re a very data driven company. So knowing how to analyse market, customer and financial data to identify key trends and recommend creative solutions will be key

• Result driven – You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.

• Project management skills – You’re organized, structured and always have an overview of all the results. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.

• An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway

• A meritocratic, pay for performance approach

• A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials

• An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment

• Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad

• Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme

• Employee discount on Heinz products!

• Private medical cover & Digital GP

• Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection

• Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme

• Premium membership to Calm App

• A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!

• 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)

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