About the position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sales Finance Specialist (m/f/d) at Kraft Heinz in Düsseldorf. In this position you will report to the Planning & Performance Lead DACH and be responsible for increasing sales and efficiency in sales and ensuring the achievement of company targets.

Main responsibilities

Financial analyses and monitoring of annual negotiations and sales promotionsControlling and optimizing all customer discounts and rebatesEnsuring that all customer initiatives are financially soundAnalyzing the customer's monthly performance and validating the sales forecastPreparation of the monthly financial forecastSupporting top line budget plans at client levelPrepare monthly and ad hoc presentations for the head of the business unitDevelopment and calculation of business cases for projects together with the sales teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree with a focus on finance/accounting/controlling1-3 years of professional experience in a sales controlling function, ideally in an FMCG environmentAbility to analyze and summarize complex information and financial figures and to influence sales management to take appropriate actionVery good IT skills, especially Excel (SAP, Power Query an advantage)Strong proficiency in English, German is a plus

Competencies

Confident / ability to push back: We like people who are not easily flustered, even when faced with resistanceAnalytical: We are a very data-driven company, so it's important that you are able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approachResults-oriented: You don't just focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the companyTeam player: Together with your teammates, you work towards a common goal

What we offer 

Fast career advancement opportunities in an agile company 

Compensation in line with the market as well as a dynamic and above-average bonus system 

Attractive benefits and discounts with numerous partners 

Numerous opportunities to implement your ideas 

Individual support and coaching 

Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model 

Our recruitment process

After your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to have an initial telephone conversation with the Talent Acquisition team. If this is positive, you will have the following interviews:

Planning & Performance Lead DACH and Head of HROnline testCFO DACH and Key Account Manager RetailEverything positive? Then everything is ready for your offer!