Senior Financial Analyst

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

Job Overview

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will support strategies within the FP&A Finance organization to drive increased profitability, process efficiency, and work to enhance financial visibility and Insights supporting our Brand Building spend. Utilizing your relationship building skills, you will partner with marketing, leadership, and other business partners across the organization to deliver financial and strategic results through utilization of Financial Planning & Analysis best practices. Your role will be to ensure accuracy of our actuals and forecast numbers as well as help others throughout the organization understand financial results and complex reports. Bring your hunger to learn and succeed in Finance, and together we will shape a stronger future for our company and your career!

This is a Hybrid based role in our Battle Creek, Michigan Corporate Headquarters.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Direct Business Partnering: Provide financials insights, direction and recommendations to internal and external partners. Manage the completion of ad-hoc questions/ issues/projects as they arise, making recommendations where appropriate. Works cross functionally to drive continuous improvement within our processes and to drive value through our investments.
• Financial Support: Collaborate with Finance Manager, Marketing, as well as internal and external business partners to provide guidance around reports, analytics, targets, and forecasts to ensure financial goals and strategies are achieved. Ensuring financials adhere to GAAP and company accounting policies. Responsible for performing periodic/quarterly month-end close process and budgeting/strategic forecast for Brand Building.
• Drive Decision Making: Engage and influence management proactively, while playing a key role in identifying opportunities and taking proactive actions to minimize risk to the financial plan.
• Month End Close Reporting – Lead the month end close process, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, post journal entries, validate balances in the General Ledger (SAP) and provide variance commentary.
• Budgeting/Forecasting – Proactively recommend updates to budgets/ forecasts, identify variances to plan and help identify risks and opportunities.
• Consolidate monthly financial results, run reports and present results to customer, commercial and leadership teams.
• Controls and Compliance - Observe best practices, adheres to Section 404 (SOX) and U.S. GAAP, and comply with company policies.
• Educate non-Finance business partners on key financial metrics to help enhance financial performance and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Continuous Improvement – With an owner’s mindset, identify areas where we can standardize processes and develop better ones. Our success is shaped by you.
  
  

Qualifications

• Business Degree in Accounting/Finance. Accounting Designation completion or Program Enrollment preferred.
• Three to five years of related work experience. CPG experience is a bonus.
• Proven experience providing financial insight and analysis to non-finance stakeholders.
• High working knowledge of SAP, Excel, Power BI for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Working knowledge of financial models including pricing and P&L.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and results oriented.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  
  

Salary Range : $85,920 - $107,400

Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially.

Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program
  
  

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

About Wk Kellogg Co

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi , Special K, Raisin Bran , Frosted Mini Wheats , and Bear Naked . With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com .

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email TalentAssist@wkkellogg.com

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For US Applicants

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link .

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

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