Senior Finance Technology Manager

Senior Finance Technology Manager at Kellanova summary:

Senior Finance Technology Manager to lead cross-regional financial systems and process transformation within Global Business Services, driving standardized, sustainable, and efficient finance operations across the Americas. Responsibilities include executing strategic roadmaps, delivering process excellence and automation (ERP/Anaplan/BPC), ensuring compliance (GAAP, SOX), and managing KPIs/SLAs while improving internal customer experience. Role requires leadership experience in financial systems/shared services, strong finance/reporting knowledge, ERP proficiency, advanced Excel, and occasional global travel;

hybrid with US-based residency preferred.

Join our Global Business Services (GBS) team as a Senior Finance Technology Manager. In this role you will be a key driver of operational excellence across financial systems by ensuring standardized, sustainable, and efficient processes. Your focus will be to lead a cross-regional team executing improvements, eliminating waste, and optimizing system utilization to deliver measurable results, as well as delivering superior customer experience for internal stakeholders.

This hybrid role offers remote flexibility with just five in-office days per month at a company office location with a preference towards Chicago, IL or Michigan. Candidates must reside in a U.S. state where Kellanova operates business.

As part of the Fin Tech and Master Data Operations (MDO) team, you’ll collaborate with global and regional partners, IT teams, and business stakeholders to implement process improvements and technology solutions that enhance efficiency and control. This position offers exposure to global projects, opportunities to influence operational performance and deliver strategic decisions, in a dynamic, multinational environment.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Execute Strategic Roadmap – Partner with global and regional stakeholders to implement a financial systems strategy that supports standardized, sustainable processes. You’ll ensure alignment with business objectives and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency across the Americas region.
• Deliver Process Excellence – Develop and manage detailed project plans for global process improvements, including technology upgrades and automation. You’ll oversee execution to ensure timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and measurable impact on operational performance.
• Optimize Operations – Monitor and stabilize financial systems processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to reduce complexity and drive efficiencies. You’ll ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and corporate policies while maintaining strong governance through SLAs and KPIs.
• Champion Continuous Improvement – Foster a culture of efficiency by applying best practices and leveraging technology to enhance controls and deliver a superior experience for internal customers.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Significant leadership experience in financial systems or process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes and best practices.
• Experience in shared services or service center environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and financial tools (Anaplan, BPC).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Access.
• Ability to travel globally as needed.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $144,100 - $180,100, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

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. 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.

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