Finance Manager - Logistics

WK Kellogg•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

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. The Finance Manager – Logistics is the primary day-to-day finance partner for Supply Chain Logistics, responsible for executing core logistics finance routines (forecasting, close, reporting, and analytics) across Transportation and Distribution/Warehousing (including 3PL-supported operations). This role provides timely, decision-useful insights, ensures disciplined financial governance and calendar management, and enables the Associate Director to focus on strategic planning, transformation, and senior stakeholder partnership.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a Finance/Business-Related + 2 or more years of work related experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance/Business-Related field + 4 or more years of related work experience
Advanced analytical, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills and detail orientation
Advanced PC skills with an emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
ERP and Financial Systems Expertise

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Finance/Business-Related field + 5 or more years of related work experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business-Related field + 8 or more years of related work experience
Experience in logistics, manufacturing or supply chain finance, including cost management, operational finance, and multi-site support
Advanced skills in Power BI, Tableau or similar data analysis & visualization tools
Prior CPG or food industry experience
Experience in a multinational or multi-entity environment
Six Sigma, LEAN or similar process improvement methodology certifications

Responsibilities

Own the logistics finance calendar, including monthly close, forecasts, KPIs, and operating review inputs.
Lead logistics month‑end close, ensuring accurate accruals, variance analysis, and compliance with accounting policies and controls.
Manage logistics forecasts and budgets, maintaining key cost drivers and tracking risks and opportunities.
Deliver standard logistics finance reporting, including cost‑to‑serve, productivity KPIs, service metrics, and spend governance dashboards.
Analyze transportation cost drivers (linehaul, fuel, accessorials, brokerage, intermodal) and deliver insights to improve carrier performance and reduce costs
Analyze distribution and warehousing cost drivers (labor, space/utilities, material handling equipment, supplies), including productivity and utilization reporting, and partner with operations to drive action
Evaluate logistics initiatives and changes (network redesigns, carrier or mode changes, 3PL transitions) through financial modeling, ROI/NPV analysis, and implementation tracking
Ensure adherence to logistics financial controls and standard work, including accrual discipline, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and audit readiness; proactively identify and address control gaps.
Lead process improvements and automation for recurring logistics finance activities (e.g., close templates, forecast drivers, and reporting), leveraging Excel and BI tools to increase efficiency and analytical insight.
Partner with the Associate Director to develop operating review materials, executive‑ready narratives, and ad hoc analyses that support strategic initiatives and logistics transformation.
As applicable, coach and develop analyst(s) through clear objectives, routine feedback, and training on logistics finance routines, business partnering, and analytical skill-building.