Senior Finance Manager, Manufacturing Finance Intelligence

Job Description

Job ID

R-104641

Date posted

09/10/2026

Team

Finance Management

Location

Chicago, IL, US

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits_ and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. _Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Senior Finance Manager, Manufacturing Finance Intelligence at a glance….

You will own the Manufacturing Finance Intelligence capability within the Supply Chain Finance Intelligence pillar at Kraft Heinz. That means building the AI-powered analytics, automation, and agent layer that transforms how the company manages plant costs, capital expenditure, production efficiency, and manufacturing finance closing and forecasting. You will be hands-on in the build, manage one analyst, and deliver intelligence that Plant Controllers and Manufacturing Finance leaders use to make faster, better-informed decisions. You are not here to produce reports.

You are here to build the system that makes reports obsolete.

What’s on the menu?

Architect and own the Manufacturing Finance Intelligence capability end-to-end — plant cost analytics, capex tracking, production efficiency reporting, month-end close automation, and forecast automation on Snowflake Cortex

Build and maintain AI agents tailored to manufacturing finance workflows — automating close tasks, forecast packs, cost variance analysis, absorption tracking, and ad-hoc manufacturing finance requests

Lead plant cost analytics across the manufacturing network: cost variances, scrap, absorption, fixed vs. variable cost tracking, and production volume efficiency visibility for Plant Controllers and Manufacturing Finance leadership

Design and deploy automated dashboards and reporting pipelines that replace manual Excel and PowerPoint processes across the manufacturing finance cycle

Own SAP/S4 and Snowflake data pipelines feeding manufacturing analytics — ensuring cost object data integrity, plant-level traceability, and auditability at every layer

Manage and develop one finance analyst — set priorities, build technical capabilities, and create a high-output working relationship that multiplies your delivery capacity

Translate complex manufacturing finance questions into scalable, repeatable solutions that Plant Controllers and Finance business partners can use without your direct involvement

Contribute architectural patterns and automation frameworks to the broader Finance AI roadmap, shared across the four Finance AI pillars

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!

I have 5–8 years of experience in finance, analytics, or data engineering — with meaningful exposure to manufacturing finance, plant controlling, or supply chain cost management

I have hands-on experience with Snowflake or an equivalent cloud data platform; Snowflake Cortex or LLM API experience is strongly preferred

I can build automated analytics pipelines — not just consume them; Python, SQL, and Power BI are part of my day-to-day

I have designed or deployed AI agents, copilots, or LLM-powered tools in a finance or enterprise context — this is a strong differentiator

I am deeply familiar with SAP/S4 cost object structures — production orders, cost centers, internal orders — in a manufacturing or plant controlling context

I understand manufacturing cost accounting mechanics — standard costing, variance analysis, absorption, scrap, and how these flow through the P&L

I have managed or mentored at least one person before — I know the difference between delegating work and developing someone

I understand what Plant Controllers and Manufacturing Finance leaders actually need, and I build for that — not for technical elegance

I am comfortable owning a roadmap in a matrixed, fast-moving environment without complete requirements handed to me

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus, not a requirement

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

• 5–8 years in finance, analytics, or data engineering with manufacturing finance or plant controlling experience
• Proficiency in Snowflake or similar cloud platforms, Python, SQL, Power BI, and SAP/S4 cost object structures
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; management experience preferred