Head of Finance Nordics
About this role
Job Description
About the Position
At Kraft Heinz, we believe that success comes from passion, courage, and team spirit. As a global company with strong values and a clear vision, we are looking for people who want to take responsibility and make a difference - every day!
We have an excellent opportunity with great potential for impact, heading up Finance for our Nordics organization. Reporting to the Managing Director Nordics, you will take on overall responsibility for Finance across the Nordics. The Nordics is a growth market with a high level of complexity across 5 markets and a diverse customer base — this role is central to lead that growth.
Your responsibilities
Own and drive Finance for the Nordics, including P&L shape, RGM, and act as a key commercial partner to the business
Take overall responsibility for strategy, investments, target setting and tracking, P&L shape, closings, AOP and the strategic plan
Navigate the complexity of a 5-market Nordics region with a varied customer landscape, adapting financial strategy and controls accordingly
Lead, coach and develop your finance team, with an ambition to grow the team further as the direct-market expansion progresses
Act as a key partner to all functions, and as a key member of the Nordic Leadership Team, driving engagement across the full Nordics organization
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within FMCG, with strong commercial acumen
Expert-level financial, strategic and commercial capabilities, including P&L ownership and target setting/tracking
Expert negotiation and leadership skills, with experience developing and coaching high-performing teams
Working knowledge of marketing to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience leading complex, multi-market projects, ideally including market entry or go-to-market transitions (e.g. distributor to direct)
Fluent in English; Swedish or other Nordic language skills are an advantage
Professional attributes
Can-do mentality: You work pro-actively, solution-oriented and get things done.
Ability to simplify: You find simple solutions to complex challenges.
Thrives under pressure: A fast-paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
Team player: You always work towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
Analytical: We are a very data-driven company, so the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key.
What we offer
A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market average)
Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
An international, matrix-organized working environment with great opportunities to develop both personally and professionally
Attractive social and employee benefits (e.g., company pension scheme, corporate benefits, and much more)
Location(s)
Stockholm
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Company at a glance
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!
Top Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus structure
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working model
- Company pension scheme
- Corporate benefits
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