at Kellanova in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
As Senior Financial Analyst, you will assist the Regional Sales Grocery Team supporting the entire Finance Team in the day-to-day delivery of company objectives. While you are at it, you will be building your network and expertise in a thriving environment of professional development. We are looking for top talent in the Chicago, IL area and potentially select remote locations.
Working cross-functionally, you will collaborate with creative and innovative finance and sales professionals to support achievement of company goals. Understanding the future impact of today’s choices is a key component of success in this role. You will play a key role in ensuring visibility into financial opportunities, integrity of our financial statements, and viable financial solutions for our in-market investment and execution. A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing+ Reporting & Analysis – Your financial acumen will drive our future with confidence. You will be responsible for financial reporting and analysis, explaining our business, and identifying solutions to gaps. You’ll also support delivering financial targets through special project work.
+ Planning & Forecasting – Support the planning and forecast processes ensuring accurate and timely forecast are submitted.
+ Business Partnering – Partner closely with Finance, Sales Planning and Sales to provide financial visibility and analysis. Influence decisions and provide a financial and business lens for the prioritization of investments.
We’re Looking for Someone With+ Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance/Business related field and/or significant related work experience.
+ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
+ Attention to detail and strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
+ Practical experience understanding the link between business issues and P&L/cash flow.
+ Pivots and large data manipulation ability.
+ Experience with SAP-specific financial planning systems is preferred.
+ CPG Experience with proficient knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other financial planning systems is a plus.
What’s Next After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com . If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information. Get to Know Us At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others. Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work. The best brands. The best people. The best you. Kellanova 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 more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .