Sales Finance Lead

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for an experienced commercial finance professional for its UKI business unit, within the Sales Leadership team. The Sales Finance Lead drives the financial and strategic agenda for the UK sales organization, overseeing about $1bn NSV P&L. Reporting to the VP Sales UK&I with a dotted line to the CFO UKI, the role combines business partnering, strategic planning and operational leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance counterpart to the VP Sales, guiding and controlling Account Directors and leading a team of 7.
• Define and support customer, channel and retail strategies, owning Joint Business Plans (JBP) and price negotiations from the finance perspective.
• Develop and standardize performance analysis and review methodologies across the sales finance function.
• Lead major sales execution projects and implement Integrated Business Planning (IBP) structures.
• Oversee key sales routines such as Perfect Quarter, F&D tracker and JBP reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree; MBA or equivalent desirable.
• Prior experience in Commercial Finance preferred.
• Strong commercial competence focused on financial and commercial performance.
• Project management skills, with an overview of deliverables and ability to complete multiple projects on time.

Required skills

• Solid skills in using analytical tools; experience in SAP is a benefit.

What we offer

• Career development pathway and a pay-for-performance approach.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including the option to work from abroad.
• Parental leave benefits and a sponsored nursery scheme.
• Private medical cover, digital GP, life assurance, group income protection, gym discounts and Calm app membership.
• Volunteering days per year and a disability-confident employer approach.