As Associate Finance Director for Kellanova's Away From Home (AFH) business, you'll lead financial analysis to support innovation and commercial activities across a diverse portfolio that includes convenience stores, cafeterias, college campuses, and airports. You'll lead the monthly sales forecast and performance management, delivering insights into revenue, cost drivers, and profitability to inform investment decisions and long-term growth strategy. The role can be based in Chicago or Naperville, IL and will work in a hybrid model with weekly in-office days.
You'll collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Strategy teams to ensure alignment between financial goals and business execution. Your work will influence pricing and promotional strategies, resource allocation, and strategic planning across the AFH landscape. Success in this role requires a balance of analytical rigor and strategic thinking, with a strong focus on maximizing value and ensuring financial integrity across the business.
A Taste of What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Planning - You ' ll lead the financial strategy and investment planning process for AFH channels, helping to define priorities and shape long-term growth. Your ability to connect high-level business objectives with detailed financial analysis will be key in guiding resource allocation and investment decisions.
Business Partnering - You ' ll act as a trusted financial advisor to AFH and cross-functional teams, providing insights that influence commercial strategy and execution. Through close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Strategy, you ' ll ensure financial alignment and support data-driven decision-making.
Financial Management - You ' ll drive forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives. Your work will help the business manage risk, meet performance targets, and maximize value across the AFH portfolio.
Performance Management - You ' ll track and manage business performance, delivering visibility into revenue streams, cost structures, and profitability drivers. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving accountability and ensuring financial integrity across the business.
We're Looking for Someone With
A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Strong technical proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience building detailed financial models
Solid understanding of financial statements and working knowledge of GAAP
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
Proven leadership and people management experience
Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently
Ability to simplify complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights
Compensation
The annual salary range is $148,400 - $194,775, 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
Applications for this position will be accepted through September 25th, 2025. 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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com .
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more 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 towards the end of 2025 (subject to 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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .
