Commercial Finance Manager

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come.

We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

The Manager, Finance – Commercial Finance is a key business partner responsible for driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the assigned Taste segment. This role provides financial leadership, analytical support, and operational guidance to channel teams, ensuring alignment with company objectives and maximizing value creation. The Manager will leverage deep channel expertise to influence commercial strategies, optimize resource allocation, and deliver actionable insights that support growth, profitability, and compliance.

This is an On-Site role that requires the incumbent to live within sixty miles of the Battle Creek, Michigan Headquarter Office.

• Reports to:
  
  Director
• Key internal contacts:
  Sales, Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Corporate Finance, Executive Leadership
• May supervise:
  Analysts

This incumbent must have the ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position. Must be able to use effective verbal and written communication skills on a daily basis.

Must have the ability to work in conditions that include multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints. Ability to lead, align, manage, resolve conflict, and work in an ever-changing environment.

• Serve as the primary finance contact for the Taste segment (and corresponding brands), collaborating with innovation/R&D, sales, marketing, and commercial teams to develop and execute strategies.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for Taste P&Ls, identifying risks, opportunities, and drivers of performance vs expectations.
• Provide decision support for innovation and packaging changes, including owning the financial analysis with varying scenario, driving collaboration across functions, evaluating pricing, trade spend, promotional investments, and customer negotiations.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate new business opportunities, innovation initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance efficiency and insight.
• Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop junior finance staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Master’s Degree in a Finance/Business-Related + 2 or more years of work related experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance/Business-Related field + 4 or more years of related work experience
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills and detail orientation
• Advanced PC skills with an emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• ERP and Financial Systems Expertise

• Master’s Degree in Finance/Business-Related field + 5 or more years of related work experience, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business-Related field + 8 or more years of related work
• Advanced skills in Power BI, Tableau or similar data analysis & visualization tools
• Prior CPG or food industry experience
• Experience in a multinational or multi-entity environment
• Six Sigma, LEAN or similar process improvement methodology certifications

Salary Range: $113,600 - $142,000

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health…