Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Kellogg; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic finance professional to lead financial processes across Europe. This role offers the chance to work closely with both established and emerging markets, providing insights that drive key business decisions. You'll collaborate with senior leadership to optimize financial performance and champion process improvements. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

Support for life events

Qualifications

• Significant work experience in finance and accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of financial processes and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end process and financial outlook submissions.
• Consolidate and analyze country financials during budgeting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Process Improvement

Accounting Principles

US GAAP

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

BPC

Anaplan

Job description

Are you dynamic, a keen innovator, a trend setter, or a disruptive thinker? Then Kellanova is the place for you because here we focus on agility, growth, and innovation.

As part of both the UKI and HGM (High Growth Markets) finance teams—covering the Nordics, Central, Mediterranean, and Eastern Europe—this role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad insight and experience. You'll work with both our largest, most established European market and newer markets where we’ve recently expanded our product offerings.

A Taste of What You'll be Doing

• Financial Outlook - Lead the European month-end process and financial outlook submissions, ensuring timeliness and accuracy for Senior EU Leadership and Corporate. Provide UKI and HGM lead teams with variance analysis of actual results, budgets, and forecasts through close collaboration with UKI and HGM Finance teams.
• Budget Insight - Work closely with UKI and HGM Finance teams to consolidate and analyse country financials during budgeting and planning.
• Support the UKI and HGM Senior Finance Director in reviewing key metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and tracking performance trends that drive business decisions.
• Process Improvement - Champion efficiency and optimization through continuous improvement in finance processes. Collaborate across finance and the broader GBS team to drive value and operational excellence.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Educated to degree level, Finance/Accounting qualification, and significant work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of financial processes, including planning and analysis. Sound knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Strong understanding of P&L.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, local statutory, and Sarbanes-Oxley S404.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Access, and advanced Excel skills, as well as proficiency with ERP and other financial planning systems (e.g., SAP, BPC, Anaplan).

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take a few weeks to hear back via email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page for insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [e-mail].

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits support you through all your life events. Visit our benefits page and ask your recruiter for more details.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, our vision is to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the potential of our brands and passionate people. Our portfolio includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, and more.

Our culture of excellence encourages boldness, challenges the status quo, and celebrates results and teamwork.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), fostering a culture where everyone belongs and can share their talents and ideas.

As part of the future of snacking, Kellanova is being acquired by Mars, a process expected to complete in the first half of 2025, subject to approvals. Until then, the companies operate separately.

Learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com. Our hiring teams are available for further questions if your application progresses.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment, providing equal consideration regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more about our ED&I efforts, visit our website here.