Director, Finance - Financial Planning and Analysis

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 119 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 Director, Finance – FP&A serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, driving the financial planning and analysis agenda to enable informed decision-making and maximize business performance. This role provides actionable financial insights, guidance, and recommendations that shape both short-term and long-term strategies. This role is accountable for leading high-performing teams, initiating and executing strategic projects, and proactively identifying opportunities to create value while minimizing risks.

As the Director, Finance – FP&A you will ensure robust financial management, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and champion best practices in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting. By leveraging advanced analytics and collaborating across functions, this role supports the achievement of enterprise-wide objectives and enhances the organization’s ability to respond to a dynamic business environment.

• Financial Insights:
  Craft and deliver financial insights for the organization
• FP&A Leadership:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Liaise with Functional Leadership Teams and internal Finance teams to deliver results
• Profit Accountability:
  Lead profit accountability by creating P&L plans, measuring performance against objectives, and aligning incentive structures
• Analytical Consistency:
  Develop consistent financial analyses and practices to support improved business decisions, especially in trade investment and promotion planning
• Performance Delivery:
  Own responsibility for the delivery of financial performance objectives for a specific area
• Results Evaluation:
  Evaluate operating results, approve forecasts, and recommend strategies for improvement
• Executive Recommendations:
  Provide complex financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership, interpreting major trends and preparing recommendations
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, motivate, and develop teams by setting group and individual KPIs aligned with Finance and organization objectives
• Enterprise Reporting:
  Provide visibility and insights to enterprise-wide financial performance, including consolidation, modeling, target setting, and standardized reporting

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years people management experience
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills; strong detail orientation.
• Strong PC skills, especially Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Experience with advanced financial modeling, scenario planning, and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent executive-level presentation skills

• Master’s Degree in Finance/Business
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, CMA)
• CPG Experience
• Experience with digital finance transformation, automation, or AI-driven analytics
• Mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures experience including financial due diligence and integration.
• Experience supporting Board-level presentations and communications

Salary Range: $172,160 - $215,200

Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why…