Head of Finance Ireland

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 For this position, the gross annual target base salary range is between: 95,031.00 - €105,590.00 This is based on a full-time contract and depending on your skills and experience. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus up to: 35% This bonus is subject to the terms and conditions of the bonus scheme. This position is also eligible for further long-term incentive plans, as provided by the plan terms. Additional benefits supporting your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing are available, which vary based on geographical location. **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.**