Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced finance manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level.

You’ll be reporting into our Managing Director, Ireland and be a key member of the Ireland Leadership Team, responsible for leading the Finance function. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of top and bottom-line financial results will be your primary responsibility.

✅ We love to grow—our sales have increased +50% in the last four years.

✅ We are a highly engaged team, with standout scores in Team, Manager, and Belonging.

✅ We achieved our highest-ever market share in 2024 across Ketchup, Beans, and Soup.

✅ We champion wellbeing and organise regular sea swims, mental health walks, and active offsites.

✅ We champion work-life balance through our benefits, such as three months of secondary carer leave, hybrid working, and the ability to work from abroad.
✅ We were a key supporter for the launch of the Ireland Chapter of the LEAD Network, driving gender inclusion in our industry.

✅ Ireland has been a springboard for our people as they have gone onto roles in the UK, Netherlands, Australia

What you’ll do:

Focus on delivering commercial and financial metrics, including ownership of the Zero Based Budgeting budgets and managing all financial matters from a P&L and Balance Sheet.
Provide accurate and timely updates and reports to business through key business routines
Being the key Business Partner to the MD of Ireland, helping to support achievement of the company annual operating plan and 3-year objectives
Maintaining effective communication with other teams within the business to ensure financial and business goals are met and aligned with organizational objectives
Actively drive improved financial performance of the Ireland business unit by highlighting opportunities to improve (e.g. price/mix)
Provide mentoring and leadership to finance team members, promoting professional growth, best practices and efficiencies

What you’ll need:

Experience in an FMCG financial or strategy/consulting setting
Advanced analytical and organizational skills, fluent in Excel
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Ideally a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Professional Attributes

Ability to Simplify. We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
Commercial Sense. You’re always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings, while over delivering your targets.
Analytical. We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
Result driven. You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.
Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm. You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team. You are a team player.

What we offer you

An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway
A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
Inclusive culture/work environment, backed by leadership-sponsored Business Resource Groups
Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
Employee discount on Heinz products!

Wellbeing

Private medical cover & Digital GP
Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
Premium membership to Calm App
3 volunteering days per year (Barnardos, Soup Kitchen)
25 days annual leave

Location(s)

Dublin

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Head of Finance Ireland

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