Title: Commercial Finance Manager

Description:

Looking for a vibrant workplace with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

As a Commercial Finance Manager wihin our cereal category you will be part of our fantastic European Finance team. This is a hybrid role (required to be in our European H/Q- Dublin Airport, on a hybrid work schedule)

Grow with us as a Category Finance/Commercial Manager with responsibility for shaping the 3 year European category strategy, working cross functionally to ensure that there is a clear financial framework that is aligned to the commercial/marketing priorities of the BU.

WHAT WE OFFER

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays plus summer working hours
53rd week payment (an extra weeks pay in Dec)
Annual bonus circa 6% based on performance.
Market leading pension
Private health care, insurance and other benefits to support your wellbeing.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Support the Category in driving business decision, by providing solid financial assessment on the current business dynamics of each of cluster and working cross functionally to build the category strategy aligned to the overall regional objectives.
Assess alternative business investment options based on short and mid-term return on investment. Coordinate, under the supervision of the finance director, communication on investment choices across the region
Work closely with Revenue Growth Management to create a robust price realisation strategy.
Liaise closely with local markets to develop business plans (initiatives, learning, growth, pricing, etc.), provide visibility to local markets on medium/longer term brand/category plans.
Partner with Senior Marketing and RQNT (research, quality, nutrition, technology) leadership to inform strategic thinking/align on growth opportunities.
Support category leadership team throughout the strategic planning cycle to ensure best in class plans creation and deployment (medium/long term)
Strongly contribute to competitive analysis projects – with specific regards on pricing and go to market trends
Link with FP&A team on target setting to ensure financial alignment with 3-year Planning Process

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

The position requires a qualified university degree in Finance/accountancy qualification.
Excellent commercial insight to help us to challenge, innovate and win with customers and consumers.
Strong influencing and analytical skills with good attention to detail
Good communication skills: ability to work well with others in a team environment, work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and develop relationship at multiple levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI and deep Excel skills
Fluent English – verbal and written.
Experience of working in a fast paced, cross functional environment with tight turnaround times for deliverables
Works effectively in a virtual team environment.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview.

If we can help you throughout the application or hiring process, please email European.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

We’re proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information.

This role takes part in Locate for Your Day, Kellanova’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

About Kellanova

Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

To become part of our story requires a commitment to a team that demands the best you’ve got to give. In return, you get to make a meaningful contribution towards how we shape the future, ensuring better days for our planet, our people and our communities. We strive to create a world where people are not just fed but fulfilled and a workplace where everyone is empowered to be their true selves.

We’re results oriented and we ask you to live up to the best you can be. This means you’ll be excited and afraid of the opportunities all around you in equal measure. We’re passionate and incredibly proud of our inclusive culture that balances understanding, accountability and challenge at every step of your journey, for as far as you want to progress. It’s the challenge of a high-performance culture combined with a team first mentality that drives us all forward and brings us closer together. We can be tough, but we’re always kind. We’re at our best when we push each other to become better, recognising and rewarding greatness along the way.

At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here. We’re a foundation member of the Leading Executives Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Network, dedicated to meaningfully accelerating gender parity and driving inclusion in the European retail & Fasting-Moving Consumer Goods value chain. We’re proud that we’ve reached 50:50 gender parity for all leadership roles ahead of our 2025 target.

There’s a seat for everyone at our table. It’s up to you to make yours count.

So, Make It Happen

Kellanova Recruitment