Kraft Heinz

Group Lead, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence

Netherlands · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerKraft Heinz
LocationNetherlands
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Aug 2026

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;

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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)

Amsterdam

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

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