Trade Spend Analyst

Contact: Huniya Khan Hours: 38 - 40 Salary: Competitive Salary, Bonus and Benefit Our Company To be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world isn't just a dream - it's our GLOBAL VISION. Kraft Heinz represents over $29 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world. This is the perfect time to join our team and built something great. To be the best, we want the best - best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people. That's where you come in… It's a question of taste It takes Great People to dream Big Dreams. Extra ordinary results define our work. Kraft Heinz is not for everyone, but amazing for the few - ambitious, result focused and hardworking people who can turn ideas into reality. We're looking for people who aren't just good, but who perform even better than we do. We will reward you with a career track so fast, only few companies can match. So are you already good in what you do? Join us and become the best. About the Position We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Trade Spend Analyst to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Trade Spend Analyst position lies within the Global Sales & Finance business unit. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You'll be reporting into the Finance Controller so this a great role for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders! This role ensures we have visibility, understanding and control of our Trade Spend for a large set of customers, whilst providing a comprehensive sales support service to the sales management team. In brief, you will be responsible for; Working closely within the Sales Team ensuring every cent of our Trade spend is accounted for in the forecast and reconciled in the Actuals Partnering with the sales teams to ensure our Forecasting system is accurate with product pricing & promotions. A key contact person between our Customers and the Commercial teams. Assist in both External & Internal Audits for all matters relating to Trade Spend. Process Sales promotional and trading monies, validation of pricing claims and payments for agreed promotional activities. Perform monthly Sarbanes Oxley Controls to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines. Qualifications Hard Skills ! Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included), or be an EU Citizen, in order to proceed for this position. University Degree (or similar), preferably in a Business or Finance discipline Prior experience in a Commercial Finance Administration / Sales Support role would be advantageous Excellent ability to prioritise workloads and manage deadlines Strong Excel skills Must be numerate and financially aware with a strong analytical capability to interpret various data elements to provide key Management information and insights. Excellent interpersonal skills, to ensure effective communication at all levels of Business management. Have a high degree of computer literacy to be able to use all systems and programmes effectively. Prior experience of SAP & BI reporting preferable Professional Attitude (examples) Ability to Simplify • We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be needed, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges. Commercial Sense  You don't only want to win; you hate te loose. You're always seeking for opportunities to expand your business/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. Empathy - listening to the customer • You're known for your empathy. You listen more and talk less, and therefore truly understand your customer. With that mindset you create commercial chances to optimize the customer experience. High pressure • You don't get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized. What we offer you / You deserve An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you; A fast career track like only few other companies can match; A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); Permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on people; 27 holidays + bank holidays Laptop; Pension Contribution Working from the Shard (!). Always room for new ideas; if you have an idea, please let us know so we can set it in action! Interested? Apply directly via the ‘ Apply ' button.