Title:  Finance Category Business Partner

Join Kellanova as a Finance Category Business Partner and step into a role where strategic decision-making meets data-driven insight!

Based in Bucharest and reporting to the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager – Category & Operations, you’ll work closely with marketing budget owners and category finance teams to drive performance and support impactful business decisions.

This is your opportunity to work behind the numbers of some of the world’s most iconic brands (yes, even Pringles!). You’ll play a key role in managing advertising and promotions budgets, providing financial clarity and fueling our growth journey.

 A Taste of What You’ll be Doing

• Marketing Budget Management – You will collate and review the Category Advertising and Promotions budget at European level for actuals and forecasts, identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities related to marketing spend as well as challenge assumptions and provide insights to optimize marketing investments.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis – You will utilize reporting systems and tools such as Anaplan, SAP, and BPC consolidations to deliver accurate Category budget reconciliation numbers within agreed deadlines and you will own the roll-ups for budget, outlook, and actuals.
• Cash Flow Forecasting – You understand and analyze Marketing Cash flow forecast inputs for each Category and collaborate with local, central, and global teams to refine forecasts and ensure alignment.
• Relationship Building – You will work closely with the integrated Category finance team and develop strong relationships with stakeholders to understand commercial complexities.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• A University Degree in Finance or business-related field.
• Working experience in Budget Controlling or Financial Planning & Reporting area, with a strong understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet Cash Flow, accounting principles and procedures.
• Capability to take ownership for own work and actively seek improvement opportunities.
• Influencing skills with the ability to partner with different stakeholders and functions across the organization while having a problem-solving approach.
• An advanced level of English, a second language would be preferred.

What’s Next

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

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to 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 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 within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other 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.  

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