Title:  Commercial Finance Associate Business Partner

Kellanova is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner (AnP) to bring confident, collaborative financial leadership to advertising & promotion (A&P) and international trade budgets from its hybrid hub in Dublin, Ireland on a 12-month fixed-term contract. 

As part of a bold, people-first culture, this role partners closely with Category CFOs to turn insights into action, balancing ambition with care to fuel sustainable growth across iconic brands.

Reporting at pace and with precision, this Business Partner champions FP&A excellence, sharp budget stewardship, and seamless business partnering. They will blend analytical rigor with inclusive, human-cantered influence—connecting P&L and balance sheet control to commercial outcomes while supporting Category CFOs with clear recommendations.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

· Own forecasting & performance cadence: Manage the forecast and actuals for the current and following year, synthesizing drivers, risks, and opportunities to keep stakeholders aligned and decisions timely.

· Champion category budget analytics: Review and analyse A&P and trade budgets across one or more iconic categories, using variance analysis and scenario planning to challenge assumptions and improve ROI.

· Be the steward of control: Safeguard excellent P&L and balance sheet management in line with accounting policies—owning reconciliations, SOX-minded controls, and month-end discipline without slowing the business.

· Run the budget engine: Lead budget management processes, provide clear visibility to partners, and ensure deliverables are on time and in full—connecting plans, actuals, and outlooks with crisp narratives.

· Partner with CFOs & cross-functional teams: Support Category CFOs with pragmatic insights and recommendations; collaborate across Europe to share best practices, accelerate digitalisation, and elevate FP&A tool adoption.

We’re Looking for Someone With

· Proficient knowledge of ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, BPC, Anaplan).

· Experience supporting a Senior Finance Leader.

· Experience of working in a fast paced, cross functional environment with tight turnaround times.

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 to 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 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.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

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.