Title:  Associate Director, Finance

Join Kellanova as the Associate Director, Finance, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our Procurement Direct Materials portfolio across North America. This high-impact position partners closely with Procurement Category Managers and Commercial Finance to ensure transparency and alignment on materials pricing and financial strategy.  This is a hybrid role that can be located in Battle Creek, MI or Chicago, IL.

In this role you’ll lead a talented team of analysts and work cross-functionally with stakeholders in Procurement, Risk Management, and Supply Chain Finance. Your insights will drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, helping us navigate market complexities and deliver value across the organization.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic Business Partnering - Collaborate with Procurement Category Managers and Risk Management to provide visibility into materials inflation throughout the business planning cycle.
• Financial Planning & Analysis - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for procurement. Deliver executive-level reporting and actionable insights to both Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Savings Alignment - Partner with Procurement to evaluate and validate savings initiatives, ensuring they are financially sound and aligned with strategic goals.
• Team Leadership - Manage and develop a team of two financial analysts, fostering growth and high performance.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within procurement or supply chain.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUP, IF statements, Pivot Tables).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $148,400 - $194,775, 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

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 11th, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

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

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 our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. 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 have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, 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.