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

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.