Senior Finance Technology Manager

Kellanova • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Global Business Services (GBS) team as a Senior Finance Technology Manager. In this role you will be a key driver of operational excellence across financial systems by ensuring standardized, sustainable, and efficient processes. Your focus will be to lead a cross-regional team executing improvements, eliminating waste, and optimizing system utilization to deliver measurable results, as well as delivering superior customer experience for internal stakeholders. This hybrid role offers remote flexibility with just five in-office days per month at a company office location with a preference towards Chicago, IL or Michigan. Candidates must reside in a U.S. state where Kellanova operates business.
As part of the FinTech and Master Data Operations (MDO) team, you’ll collaborate with global and regional partners, IT teams, and business stakeholders to implement process improvements and technology solutions that enhance efficiency and control. This position offers exposure to global projects, opportunities to influence operational performance and deliver strategic decisions, in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Significant leadership experience in financial systems or process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes and best practices.
• Experience in shared services or service center environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and financial tools (Anaplan, BPC).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Access.
• Ability to travel globally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute Strategic Roadmap – Partner with global and regional stakeholders to implement a financial systems strategy that supports standardized, sustainable processes. You’ll ensure alignment with business objectives and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency across the Americas region.
• Deliver Process Excellence – Develop and manage detailed project plans for global process improvements, including technology upgrades and automation. You’ll oversee execution to ensure timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and measurable impact on operational performance.
• Optimize Operations – Monitor and stabilize financial systems processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to reduce complexity and drive efficiencies. You’ll ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and corporate policies while maintaining strong governance through SLAs and KPIs.
• Champion Continuous Improvement – Foster a culture of efficiency by applying best practices and leveraging technology to enhance controls and deliver a superior experience for internal customers.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
• Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available.
• Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior