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.**