Finance Manager
Franklin, TN
Chicago, IL
The Cash & Working Capital Finance Manager will assist the Sr. Manager Strategic Finance role by leading analysis (financial modeling in Excel) and helping prepare/translate analysis to PPT for discussion with broader team, Mars Leadership, Board, segment leadership, CFOs, etc. This role supports next generation insights and value creation to drive large-scale value creation initiatives.
The role will support the Sr. Manager Strategic Finance role in critical cash & working capital analysis, help identify and drive opportunities for incremental value creation, including tracking, analyzing and modeling current and projected business performance, and support analytical work around target setting and other relevant ad hoc business and financial analysis.
The role will also involve business partnering with regional Snacking Cash Leads and Analysts to bring insight and clarity to value creation opportunities within the various markets.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in Economy, Finance, Accounting or related fields, MBA preferred, but not required
- 5-10+ years of relevant experience with emphasis on financial planning & analysis, business partnering, consulting, equity research, & corporate finance
- Mars operational experience a +++
- Strong sense of business, approachability, organization agility and ROI mindset are the main features required for this position
- The ability to think creatively, perform independently, and be driven by curiosity
- Use of Mars internal financial systems, Nielsen, CapitalIQ, Excel, PPT, PowerBI, Alteryx, Word, etc a plus
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Segment-level, regional, and business unit-level financial analysis and reporting
- The ability to think creatively, perform independently, and be driven by curiosity is a must. Significant analytical skills are required
- Financial modeling for segments regional, and business units, including scenario-based target setting
- External and internal benchmarking against key Cash & Working Capital KPIs
- Generate analysis and preparation of materials for Board-level and leadership team presentations
- Support projects and processes for ongoing improved efficiencies, general ad hoc analysis, and overall team support
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.