Head of Finance Nordics
Job Description
About the Position
At Kraft Heinz, we believe that success comes from passion, courage, and team spirit. As a global company with strong values and a clear vision, we are looking for people who want to take responsibility and make a difference - every day!
We have an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner with a strong Sales Finance background to make a real impact in our Nordics organisation. As part of the Nordics Leadership team, you will help translate financial insights into sales and business decisions that support sustainable growth across a complex, multi-market region, while leading and developing a team of 3 employees.
Your responsibilities
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Sales finance partnering: Support Sales and Commercial teams as a trusted Finance Business Partner, providing clear analysis, insights, and recommendations.
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Planning and performance: Support planning, forecasting, AOP, target setting, and performance tracking across markets and customers.
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Commercial support: Evaluate growth opportunities, customer and channel performance, pricing, promotions, trade spend, and revenue initiatives.
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Financial analysis: Analyse P&L performance, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers to support fact-based decisions.
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Regional focus: Bring structure, financial discipline, and business understanding to a complex five-market Nordics region.
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People leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 employees.
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Collaboration: Build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a high-performing Finance community.
Your Qualifications
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Academic degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
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Relevant experience in sales finance, commercial finance, finance business partnering, FP&A, controlling, or a similar finance role, preferably within FMCG or a fast-paced international environment
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and communicate financial topics clearly to non-finance stakeholders
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Good understanding of P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, performance tracking, and commercial drivers
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Curious, proactive, and business-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
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Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with financial systems, BI tools, or data visualisation tools is a plus
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Fluent in English; Swedish or other Nordic language skills are an advantage
Professional attributes
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Can-do mentality: You work pro-actively, solution-oriented and get things done.
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Ability to simplify: You find simple solutions to complex challenges.
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Thrives under pressure: A fast-paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energised.
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Team player: You always work towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
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Analytical: We are a very data-driven company, so the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key.
What we offer
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A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market average)
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Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
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An international, matrix-organised working environment with great opportunities to develop both personally and professionally
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Attractive social and employee benefits (e.g., company pension scheme, corporate benefits, and much more)
Location(s)
Stockholm
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.