Finance Manager

General information

All posting locations: , Giza, Egypt
Job Function: ‎03 - Finance
Date Published: ‎09-Feb-‎2023
Ref #: R-‎66421

Description & Requirements

Main Responsibilities
* Participate in the Ops AOP process and timeline- and partner with all functions to build strong bottom-up plan- building blocks- growth drivers- cost structures- risk and ops- and financial statements. Populate the templates required and share it with the region. Calculate the AOP STD Cost every Year in the STD Costing Exercise and Upload it in the Oracle and ensure the STD Material Prices is Correct and The FG STD Cost is Correct after uploading it.
* Develop the monthly forecast (Q commitment- YEE closing)- liaise with the FP &A manager to ensure all Raw and Packaging materials- VE assumptions and MOH are properly captured- liaise with the packages' owners on the YTD and YTG spend- and populate the Risk and Ops. Measures finance forecast accuracy and develop ways to enhance it.
* Establish accurate KPIs (for example COGS- PPV- Provision- DII- Material usage Variance (MUV)- and MOH) (weekly and monthly).
* Prepare weekly and monthly financial review on manufacturing and cost performance and share it with the plant management team for decision making.
* Develop zero based cost budgets- identify the variable and fixed components- and the direct and indirect costs- and allocate costs to deliver conversion costs by SKU.
* Maintain standard costs in the system for new materials and products.
* Run cost reduction/ optimization scenarios (VE)- report the VE projects' actual performance compared to plan- ensure accuracy of VE projects' calculations- and follow through on implementation.
* Build Capex financial models for all projects to secure economic benefits (IRR and payback period) and bring feasibility to management regarding the business need and benefits
* Oversee inventory levels to make sure working capital management is in line with approved budgets
* Review KPIs' reports and report it to function heads
Qualifications
* Minimum a bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
* Work experience of ‎5 to ‎7 years in Operations Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis.
* Prior work experience in an FMCG environment is important.
* Excellent analytical skills
* Ability to proactively challenge and advise
* Experience of dealing with senior management
* Strong interpersonal- influencing and communication skills
* Experience of developing creative business solutions
* A strong command over English with an ability to understand and communicate clearly and effectively.
* CPA- CMA- or MBA are highly appreciated.
Competencies:
* Work as a team- live the power of WE
* Work as a team- Energize self and others
* Inspire excellence - Simplify the complex
* Inspire excellence - Move with speed and agility
* Navigate future - Define the destination

About Us

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. 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.
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 ‎39,000+ 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!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We
empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader -
to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be
mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we
apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected
to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and
drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're
given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it
alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our
collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic
Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.