Financial Analyst, IT Planning & Performance Brazil

Job Description

Kraft Heinz, the company 

As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, we are proud to spark joy around mealtimes with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands. Some are iconic masterbrands like Heinz, Kraft and Planters. Others are fast growing new sensations that defy status quo like DEVOUR and Primal Kitchen. No matter the brand, we are united under one vision: To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. Bringing this vision to life are our 36,000+ teammates around the world, making food people love. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership and commitment with Rise Against Hunger. And we also stand committed to sustainability, and the health of our planet and its people. Every day, we are transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you’re passionate like us -- and ready to create the future, build on storied legacy, and participate as a conscientious global citizen -- there’s one thing to do: join us. 

 Our culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration 

We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true: Our employees are our competitive advantage. As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day.   

Role:  Financial Analyst, IT Planning & Performance Management (PPM)  

• Support PPM team with ZBB OPEX budget by performing accounting and financial analysis activities to support the Global IT Organization  

• Gather and organize financial data into digestible summaries  

• Compile and analyze financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management's attention 

• Manage the general ledger with forecast vs. actual analysis by spend category  

• Pre-Paid, accrual, reconciliations and submitting journal entries for month end analysis  

• Prepare financial reports with reliable conclusions that management can use to implement more effective operational strategies 

• Forecast models for expenditure increases/decreases 

• Provide EOM reports for C-level executives 
   

Primary Responsibilities 

• Responsible for assisting subpackage owners in preparing and understanding their actuals vs. forecast results as well as risks and opportunities for the current month and full year  

• Monitor, consolidate, analyze, and provide real-time and agreed periodical financial reporting of ZBB spend categories (Subpackages) 

• Monthly Reporting routines  

• ZBB support and month-end close support 

• Manage purchase requisitions, shopping carts, and purchase orders for IT-related activities 

• Oversee invoice validation and processing in line with Brazil requirements and internal controls 

• Follow-up with suppliers to ensure correct and timely invoices sending. 

• Coordinate with suppliers, Procurement, and AP teams to ensure timely and accurate payments 

• Support Project Managers with financial oversight of technology projects 

• Monitor ZBB and Capex spending against budget, LE, and actuals 

• Prepare monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and AOP consolidation 

Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting  

• Brazilian Portuguese fluent to talk over mobile calls with vendors on a daily basis 

• Brazilian Tax knowledge ( ICMS, ISS, PIS and COFINS) with DIFAL specific knowledge  

• BR WHT Taxes knowledge to manage and control intercompany recharges / invoices 

• 5-7 years’ experience working in finance and/or accounting 

• Expert knowledge of Excel 

• Proven track record of working with large groups or teams to implement changes resulting from financial analysis 

• SAP experience strongly preferred  

• PowerBI experience preferred 

Location(s)

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