Title:  Finance Risk & Controls Specialist

Ready to make an impact in driving global financial governance and risk mitigation? As a Finance Risk & Controls Specialist at Kellanova, you will play a key role in standardizing and strengthening our internal control environment across regions. This position is a great opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across GBS, Sales Finance, and Corporate teams, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

This role offers exposure to global processes and decision-making, as well as opportunities to support strategic initiatives in risk analysis and audit readiness.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Standardize and Maintain Global Controls – Help develop global policies that balance consistency with regional flexibility while maintaining the company’s inventory of key controls.
• Support Audit and Compliance Efforts – Assist in internal and external audits, including managing remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
• Enable Risk Mitigation – Conduct financial risk analysis and provide mitigation recommendations, while supporting diagnostics and P&L risk/opportunity assessments.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement – Work with GBS, Sales Finance, Internal Controls, and Corporate Controllers to communicate risk performance and process improvements.
• Foster a Culture of Control – Promote financial acumen and compliance awareness across global teams, while preparing standard documentation for accounting and audit readiness.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, financial risk, or similar functions.
• Strong English and Spanish communication skills (spoken and written).
• Advanced spreadsheet and Microsoft Office proficiency; SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to create executive summaries and communicate with leadership.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a global, fast-paced environment.

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.

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.