Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Kellanova Co.; 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 European markets. This role will involve collaborating with senior leadership to provide insightful variance analysis, optimizing finance processes, and supporting strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with proficiency in financial planning systems. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for career growth

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

Accounting Principles

Process Improvement

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

1. 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.
2. Budget Insight - Work closely with UKI and HGM Finance teams to consolidate and analyze country financials during budgeting and planning.
3. Support - Assist the UKI and HGM Senior Finance Director in reviewing key metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and tracking performance trends that drive business decisions.
4. 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 Proficient knowledge of 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 get back to you by 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 your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & 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 passionate people. Our portfolio includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, and others.

Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision. 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 are inspired to share their talents and ideas.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova, shaping the future of snacking! The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to approvals. The companies remain separate until then.

Learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com. Our hiring teams are happy to discuss further questions if your application advances.

Let's shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more info on our ED&I efforts, visit our website here.