Kellogg has an exciting opportunity in Augusta, Georgia for a Senior Financial Analyst. The primary function of this position will be the following:
Responsible for complex financial analyses and reports for management for plant. Responsible for Cost Savings, Tracking, Forecasting, Costing, Reporting, or other reports of financial results. May be responsible for coaching of less-experienced Financial Analysts.
General Job Functions:
Performs economic/financial research and analyses as assigned for use in development of business strategies and in subsequent analyses of results. Handles/leads completion of ad-hoc questions/ issues/projects as they arise.
Job Responsibilities include preparing financial analysis, estimates and reports for management. Specific accountabilities may include:
1) Completing financial plans & reports for departments, brands, equities, business units to provide visibility to prospective financial performance and facilitate the delivery of financial results to management expectations.
2) Support business units and manufacturing locations with monthly close and budget processes
3) Provide support and training of financial applications and governance of financial master data within applications.
As an individual contributor, Leadership Competencies include:
1) Creating Direction - possessing “can do” attitude, presenting new ideas and ways of thinking, asking questions
2) Delivering Quarterly Results - organizing activities to maximize productivity, keeping focused on priorities, managing details from various sources
3) Organizing to Win - knowing the work that needs to be done and promoting cooperation with team members
4) Driving Alignment - developing and maintains professional, positive relationships, speaking and writing clearly, changing style or approach in response to new information
5) Investing in People - asking for and being open to performance feedback, being committed to own development, and being accountable for own performance
6) Inspiring & Energizing - demonstrating eagerness, optimism and passion when working, pursuing excellence for self, team and Kellogg Company
Technical Competencies for this position include:
1) Month end close & Reporting Activites – Journal entries, CPR Creation, and Account Reconciliations, costing
2) Forcasting and Budgeting Activities – Factory spending forecasts, Absorption variance forecasts, Capital expenses, Depreciation and Utilities
3) Costing/Internal Reporting Activities –Daily PE validation and reporting, DOR: Finance/Automated data, Inventory management/cycle counts, Refresh plant metrics report, Product setup/material set up.
4) Financial Analysis – participates in development of budgets and monitors performance against them
5) Accounting, Reporting & Business Systems – delivers accurate reporting and possesses understanding of systems, policies, rules and regulations for function.
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Finance/Business-Related field + 1 or more years of related work experience + CPA/CMA Certification, or
Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance/Business-Related field + 5 or more years of related work experience + CPA/CMA Certification
Must have strong PC skills with an emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Proficient knowledge of ERP and other financial planning systems is required, with SAP experience preferred.
Must have strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills and be detail-oriented.
