Senior Manager Data & Analytics at HEINEKEN

About the Role:

We are seeking a technically skilled and strategically minded Senior Manager to lead the development and enhancement of Finance (FP&A) and Commercial planning models within Anaplan. This role is pivotal in supporting our digitization journey and enabling faster, more accurate decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial modeling, systems integration, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and deliver data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain scalable Anaplan models to support Finance and Commercial teams, including reporting, FP&A, and scenario planning processes
• Translate business requirements into intuitive model architecture, formulas, and dashboards that drive strategic decision-making
• Partner with other teams to improve planning processes and eliminate manual work
• Lead the full model lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, build, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement
• Integrate Anaplan with enterprise data sources (e.g., Azure, SAP, Databricks) to ensure seamless data flow and real-time updates
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and governance protocols to support model sustainability and user enablement
• Collaborate with D&T (IT), external consultants, and Global Anaplan team to ensure best practices in model performance, security, and scalability
• Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to support resource allocation, pricing strategy, and investment decisions
• Manage cross-functional projects with clear timelines, stakeholder engagement, and delivery milestones
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across the Finance function

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, data science, business analytics, management or related field; MBA, Masters or advanced degree preferred
• Certified Master Anaplanner
• 5+ years of experience in business analytics and insights, preferably in CPG/FMCG
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and AI techniques
• Experience with cloud services (Azure or AWS), ETL processes and data governance
• Advanced level user of Microsoft Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the beverage-alcohol industry
• Experience using syndicated data (i.e. Nielsen or Circana)
• Proficient with financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Planning Analytics or Hyperion)
• Experience with ERP or Database Management (incl. SAP and SQL)
• Familiar with Python and Databricks
• Familiar with Data Governance processes and tools