System Support Finance Accountant

Description:  Are you dynamic, a keen innovator, a trend setter, or a disruptive thinker? Then Kellogg Europe is the place for you because at Kellogg’s we focus on agility, growth and innovation. Our colleagues in the GBS Finance team are looking for a new Financial System Administrator. In this exciting role within Kellogg, you will be performing a diverse set of work activities included in the end-to-end Record to Report (RTR) process for the Kellogg organization.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: Acting as a core member of the GBS Finance team, you will be performing Master Data Maintenance in SAP, Anaplan and BPC Planning, while also running Scripts/Business Rules for data copies and product allocations, directly reporting to the Financial System & Master Data Lead. As a System Support Financial Accountant, you will be accountable for:

• Performing Master Data Maintenance in SAP, Anaplan and BPC Planning: Cost Centre / GL Account (COA) / Brands Maintenance and Hierarchies;
• Performing data loads for financial consolidation: SAP to Anaplan to BPC Planning & Consolidation;
• Running Scripts/Business Rules for data copies and product allocations in Anaplan and BPC Planning;
• Providing support to the business for Actual and Budget period close to enable timely reporting of results;
• Troubleshooting queries for Anaplan, BPC Reporting and Consolidation to ensure effective financial processes;
• Performing System/ Process Improvements and standardization - has a mindset of continuous improvement aimed at constantly challenging the norm and being innovative;
• Regularly reviewing all processes to confirm that effective controls are in place to minimize risk to the business results;
• Create a seamless and satisfying internal and external customer experience for all interactions with the Kellogg Center teams; Communicating and coordinating effectively with cross functional teams;
• Deliver accurate and timely European financial reporting information across the European and Asia Pacific markets and European Supply Chain;
• Carry-out key checks before, during and after the period close;
• Taking accountability for European market finance reports imbalance, identifying and resolving imbalances with market accountants and business partners;
• Acting as lead point of contact for End User Support;
• Providing Ad-Hoc support for projects, restatements and legal entity changes;
• Contribute to a team environment that is focused on high performance and operational excellence;
• Meeting service levels outlined in Service Level Agreements (SLAs) ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are delivered seamlessly.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology;
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role within a multinational organization, experience with SAP, Anaplan, BPC and Winshuttle is preferable;
• Fluency in English is essential, second language is preferable;
• Qualified or studying towards professional accounting or technology related field;
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset;
• Prior Help Desk and troubleshooting experience would be a plus; Acting as lead point of contact for End User Support;
• Skills to effectively communicate to all levels demonstrating expertise, professionalism and confidence;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel is required. Experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Access is preferable.

With our extensive benefits package including flexible working, which enables you to take control of your work/life balance, we really have our people at the heart of our organisation. We strive to create a world where people are not just fed but fulfilled and a workplace where everyone can voice their opinions and are empowered to be their true selves. It’s each and everyone’s unique flavour that make up Kellogg’s recipe for success and the diversity of ideas, experiences and beliefs that fuel our future ready momentum and embolden our make it happen culture. We are a diverse Employer, a foundation member of the Leading Executives Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Network, dedicated to meaningfully accelerate gender parity and drive inclusion in the European retail & Fast-Moving Consumer Goods value chain and we are committed to reaching 50:50 gender representation for all leadership level roles by 2025.