Senior Finance Manager

Kellanova; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kellanova is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for Tasty & Wholesome to lead financial strategy for Pop-Tarts or Eggo brands across the USA and Canada. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive value creation and shape our financial vision from day one.

In this role you will own P&L forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting, identify profitability opportunities, and lead strategic projects. You will report to the Director of Finance, Tasty & Wholesome, and influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Finance Business Partnership experience; Marketing/Sales/Brand Finance valued.

Responsibilities

• Business Co-Pilot & Strategic Partner – provide financial, operational, and analytical support to cross-functional teams and align forecasts with business objectives.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – manage P&L forecasting and budgeting, review results, and communicate performance.
• Value Creation & Continuous Improvement – identify profitability improvements and lead special projects.
• Governance and Reporting – ensure accurate financial reporting and delivery of KPIs.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo®, Rice Krispies Treats® and Pop Tarts®. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

As a Senior Finance Manager for Tasty & Wholesome, you are the finance lead for an iconic brand in the Mars Accelerator business. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our value creation journey in the short and long term across the USA and Canada. This role will own the financial strategy for our Pop-Tarts or Eggo brands, giving you opportunities to refine our financial vision from day one. The position reports to the Director of Finance, Tasty & Wholesome.

A Taste Of What You Will Be Doing

• Business Co-Pilot & Strategic Partner – Serve as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional teams, providing financial, operational, and analytical support. Collaborate closely with business leaders to align financial forecasts and targets with business objectives. Define the financial vision for the short and long term.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Develop and manage P &L forecasting and budgeting processes. Review periodic results, create insights about emerging and ensure robust communication of financial performance.
• Value Creation & Continuous Improvement – Identify and drive opportunities to improve profitability and process efficiency. Lead special projects as assigned.
• Governance and Reporting – Ensure accurate and insightful financial reporting, as well as ownership and delivery of financial KPIs.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree
• Finance Business Partnership experience. Marketing/Sales/Brand Finance experience is highly valued.
• CPG/Food/Bev experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Strong track record of influencing senior business leaders and driving performance outcomes
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills

Compensation

The annual salary range is $153,600 - $201,600, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
• Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available.
• Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

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.