Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance
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. As a Senior Financial Analyst – Commercial Finance, you will support strategic initiatives across the Innovation/R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams for the Wellness segment. This role partners closely with leadership within Sales, Marketing, Commercial Strategy, and Corporate Finance, to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and business improvement. This is a Hybrid role in our Battle Creek, Michigan Corporate Headquarters.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a Finance/Business-Related preferred, or bachelor’s degree in a Finance/Business-Related field + 2 or more years of related work experience.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, communication skills and detail orientation.
- Strong PC skills with an emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Proficient knowledge of ERP and other financial planning systems (e.g. SAP)
- Three to five years of related work experience.
- Self-motivated, quick learner, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of financial models including pricing and P&L.
Nice To Haves
- CPG experience is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Support strategies that drive increased profitability, process efficiency, reduced costs, and overall business performance
- Partner with leadership to deliver financial and strategic results using Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) best practices
- Translate complex financial results and reports into clear, actionable insights for business partners across the organization
- Interacts directly with Business Unit/ Finance teams to provide guidance around reports, analytics, strategic plans, business plans, and targets
- Works with Business Partners to report, monitor and manage key financial and non-financial performance indicators
- Performs complex economic/financial research and analyses as assigned for use in financial business decisions and development of business strategies.
- Handles/leads completion of ad-hoc questions/ issues/projects as they arise.
- Reviews and translates assumptions to financial budget or forecast for review by management.
- Proactively recommends updates to budgets/ forecasts/ and helps to identify ways to close gaps/ meet challenges.
- Helps to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial closing/reporting, submission of results and reviews with BU leadership.
- Prepares complex ad-hoc reporting and performance analytics work products
- Review standard / ad-hoc reporting & performance analytics work products and provide additional insights and commentary
- Frames ad-hoc reporting or analytics requests and interfacing across Regional GBS & GBS organizational tiers.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
