Senior Financial Analyst

WK Kellogg

3d•Hybrid

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, 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. 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.

Requirements

Business Degree in Accounting/Finance.
Three to five years of related work experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Accounting Designation completion or Program Enrollment preferred.
CPG experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

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.