Finance Manager - Battle Creek, United States - WK Kellogg Co

WK Kellogg Co
WK Kellogg Co
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Battle Creek, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

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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 117 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 Finance Manager you will identify and drive operational efficiency, growth opportunities, and cost saving strategies.

In addition, you will assist business partners throughout the organization to understand financial performance and complex reports using clear communication skills.

And you will act as an advisor to the business on financial matters and providing input into business decisions from a financial perspective.


HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:


  • 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.
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Financial Management: Advise and provide guidance to Leadership around reports, analytics, strategic plans, business plans, targets and forecasts to ensure financial goals and strategies are achieved. Ensuring project financials are adhering to GAAP and company accounting policy. Responsible for performing and leading the periodic/quarterly month-end close process and budgeting/strategic forecast for Brand Building and other critical processes.
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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. Frame ad-hoc reporting or analytics requests and interface across organizational tiers; review ad-hoc reporting and performance analytics work products. Help to ensure senior management is kept abreast on progress of projects, key due dates, opportunities and risks, and financial metrics.
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Project Management: Ownership of project status and team meetings, providing updates to finance leadership. Ensuring the execution / completion of projects, key due dates, identification of opportunities and risks, and financial metrics.


YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:


  • Master's Degree in a Finance/Business-Related + 2 or more years of workrelated experience,
    _OR_ Bachelor's Degree in a Finance/Business-Related field + 4 or more years of related work experience
  • Advanced analytical, problem solving, decision making, communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient knowledge of ERP and other financial planning systems (e.g. SAP)
  • Strong leadership skills, experience leading a team and demonstrates strong problemsolving capabilities.
  • Excellent multitasking skills and ability to successfully manage compressed timelines, conflicting priorities and multiple stakeholders.
  • At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That's why we're committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially.

Our benefit offerings include:
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- _Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental._
- _Savings and Investments contributions and match_
- _Paid Time Off_
- _Life and AD&D insurance coverage_

  • Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decisionmaking._

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

THE FINER PRINT


The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.


WK Kellogg Co 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 US applicants:
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Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work aut
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