Group Lead, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence
Kraft Heinz · Amsterdam
Job Description
As Group lead, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence, you will be a key member of the GBS Finance organization, driving operational excellence, standardization and transformation across FP&A processes globally. You will report and support the FP&A Global Process Lead in defining the strategic roadmap, lead cross-functional initiatives, implement best practices and ensure consistency in financial processes. Your role will span policy development, tool optimization and the identification of GBS expansion opportunities, with a strong focus on efficiency and value creation.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Strategic Partnership & Transformation
- Collaborate closely with the FP&A Global Process Lead to develop and execute the FP&A strategy within GBS;
- Provide thought leadership on process innovation, future operating models and transformation priorities;
- Analyze industry benchmarks and internal performance data to recommend improvements that align with company objectives;
2. Service Delivery & Stakeholder Management
- Design, lead and implement standard global FP&A processes, templates and best practices across business units and regions;
- Drive harmonization efforts in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analysis;
- Support and maintain global process documentation, SOPs and training materials;
3. GBS Expansion & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and assess opportunities for further migration of FP&A activities into the GBS model;
- Support transition planning and operational readiness for new GBS deployments;
- Assist continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies;
4. Policy Design & Governance
- Define and implement global FP&A policies and ensure alignment with corporate finance standards;
- Establish controls and governance frameworks to monitor adherence and compliance to FP&A processes;
- Partner with Compliance, Internal Audit and Controllers to ensure consistency across policy execution;
5. Technology, Tools & Ownership
- Act as a functional owner (when applicable) or co-owner of FP&A tools (e.g. planning systems, reporting platforms);
- Collaborate with IT, Digital Finance and external vendors on tool enhancements and issue resolution;
- Champion automation and digital solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual workload;
Qualifications
1. Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field;
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or Finance certification (CFPA, CFA, CPA, CMA) are plus;
2. Experience
- 10+ years in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Controllership, Process Excellence or any Finance related area;
- Proven experience in managing FP&A processes and service delivery within a GBS or shared services environment;
- Strong background in leading global initiatives regarding process design, preferably within a multinational food or consumer goods company;
3. Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working in a matrixed organization;
- Good leadership and project management skills with a track record of successfully driving process improvements;
- Proficiency in excel and FP&A systems (e.g. OneStream, Board, Anaplan), ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau);
- Expertise in process automation, digital transformation, and lean methodologies is a strong asset.
- Focused on standardization, efficiency, and quality in service delivery;
Location(s)
AmsterdamKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.