Senior Finance Analyst - Financial Reporting & Close

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 120 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.

The Senior Finance Analyst - Financial Reporting & Close role supports financial reporting and close agenda by preparing, analyzing, and validating financial information that enables accurate group and management reporting. The Senior Analyst partners cross-functional stakeholders to help ensure timely close execution, compliance with accounting and reporting requirements, and clear communication of financial results and key issues.

• Reports to: Director, Finance - Financial Reporting & Close

• Peer Relationships: Financial Reporting & Close team, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, Commercial & Supply Chain Finance

• Key Contacts: Controller's organization, business and functional finance teams, external auditors, and other internal stakeholders supporting reporting and close activities

This is a Hybrid role out of the Battle Creek, Michigan Headquarters.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual group financial reporting deliverables, including schedules, disclosures, tie-outs, and supporting documentation.

• Execute key components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to help ensure timely, complete, and accurate reporting of financial results.

• Prepare and review financial data reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules to validate balances and resolve discrepancies.

• Assist with the consolidation of financial information and the compilation of reporting packages used for management and group reporting purposes.

• Support the application of accounting policies and reporting requirements by researching issues, documenting conclusions, and escalating complex matters as appropriate.

• Partners with cross-functional teams to collect, analyze, and summarize financial information needed for close, reporting, and disclosure activities.

• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing requested documentation, responding to follow-up questions, and helping maintain effective internal controls.

• Perform variance analysis and other ad-hoc financial analysis to identify trends, explain results, and provide insights to finance leadership.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, close efficiency, standardization, and process documentation within the financial reporting and close process.

• Communicate financial results, issues, and analysis clearly to management and business partners to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Finance/Business-Related field, OR Bachelor's Degree in a Finance/Business-Related field + 2 or more years of related work experience

• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills and detail orientation

• Experience and ability to support month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, or accounting analysis

• Experience and ability to prepare and/or review account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses

• Ability to organize and analyze financial data and communicate results clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders

• Experience working with internal controls and audit support requirements

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement presentation

• Strong PC skills with an emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• CPA or progress toward a CPA is preferred

• Experience with financial consolidations is preferred

• Experience supporting financial reporting, consolidations, or internal controls is preferred

• Proficient knowledge of ERP and other financial planning systems (e.g. SAP) is preferred

• Experience with preparing financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, and tie-outs is preferred

• Experience in a public company and/or with external audit support is preferred

• Experience with process improvement, automation, or controls enhancement is preferred.

Salary Range: $85,920 - $107,400

Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

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.

Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution

• Paid Time Off ( includes paid sick time)

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD

• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees

• Employee recognition program

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions.

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 decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder's passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi , Special K, Raisin Bran , Frosted Mini Wheats , and Bear Naked . With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit .

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io

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:

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 authorization. For additional information, please follow this link ( .

Let's create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment

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.