Finance Lead, Sales Finance - Business Excellence

Finance Lead, Sales Finance – Business Excellence

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Finance & Analytics Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will champion and deliver a best‑in‑class user experience within Compass, Kraft Heinz’s proprietary Sales trade and promotional planning system. This role is the liaison between Field Sales, Sales Finance, and the Compass IT team, and will lead the implementation of sales finance digital initiatives while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive business growth and improve forecast accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of sales finance digital initiatives, defining technical requirements and managing change‑management for sales teams
• Define communication, deployment, and training plan for Compass solution enhancements in collaboration with Commercial Capabilities IT team
• Collaborate with IT team to design and implement technical solutions, such as data integrations, workflow automation, and system enhancements
• Connect with Compass IT team on a weekly basis to align priorities, open action items, upcoming deliverables, and feedback from Compass Champions network
• Analyze opportunities to enhance sales and finance routines through automation and process improvement, using data analysis tools such as Snowflake, Tableau, and Power BI
• Proactively connect with CVPs, Area Business Development Directors, and ADFs to address Compass enhancement adoption gaps
• Serve as Product Owner and Business Steward of all Commercial Finance Analytics, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to understand Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system enhancements and Power BI reporting requests
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across business and IT functions, and serve as a change‑management champion
• Lead the Compass Champion network, maintaining an active roster across Sales Areas and functions, and lead effective monthly meetings with clear agenda, purpose, and deliverables

Qualifications

New Hire Base Salary Range : $137,400.00 – $171,700.00

Benefits

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business. Access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks : medical, dental, vision coverage; 7% 401(k) matching; Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging; industry‑leading total rewards that emphasize a high discretionary bonus. Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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 who require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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