Job Description:
The Senior Finance Manager EMT is a member of External Manufacturing (EMT) Leadership team, and provides financial leadership and strategic direction to EMT Business partners. The primary purpose of the role is to partner with EMT Leadership Team to achieve operational excellence and create value for Mars Inc. Responsibilities include: provide insights on operating results and key performance indicators, assess risks & opportunities, define financial objectives and drive actions to deliver those, co-pilot decision making, partner on strategic roadmap, maintain strong financial controls and governance. Sr. Finance Manager closely partners with key Business Stakeholders in driving customer service at optimal cost, maximizing Value Leadership and P&L Improvements, co-creating Strategy and supporting key Supply Chain projects in its area of responsibility.
What we are looking for:
University Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related fieldDegree in Finance, Accounting, MBA, CPA, or Masters Degree preferred7+ years of related experience in FMCG with manufacturing or supply chain business partnering experienceStrong analytical capabilities coupled with the ability to identify issues, obtain mutual agreement as to the resolution and implement changeStrong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to convince, influence, and motivate various stakeholders within the business in order to achieve objectives.Must have a high degree of self-direction with the ability to constantly seek innovative ways to perform tasks in an efficient and timely manner.Must be proactive, high energy, detailed-oriented when appropriate, results-oriented, and willing to drive change.What will be your key responsibilities:
In partnership with EMT, Commercial and IMT teams, define and implement EMT Strategy, including Network Optimization, Insourcing projects, Automation etc. Provide financial assessment of various scenarios and ensure decisions are financially and operationally sound.Define Financial Objectives for EMT throughout 3 years VCP process, Annual Operating Plan and periodic year-end forecasts. This requires close cross-functional collaboration to solidify assumptions, key choices and resourcing needs.Influence key stakeholders to drive actions in order to deliver financial commitments. Provide insights on operational and financial performance, proactively identify and analyze business issues and opportunities and bring forward recommendations on course correction. Bring perspective by analyzing trends, performance indicators and connecting EMT performance with overall business performance.Actively participate in trade-off conversations and ensure robust financial evaluation of all major decisions, such as cost of service, inventory levels, spending plans, pricing changes, capital investments, volume commitments etc.Partner with EMT and Commercial team on driving Value Leadership delivery and provide financial valuations of projects and impact to the business.Lead the team through period, quarter and year close process to ensure accurate and complete financial statements.Oversee and coordinate work of EMT S&F team.Conduct regular budget reviews with EMT sites, reconcile financial statements, conduct inventory audits and reconciliations.Ensure strong financial controls are embedded across EMT operations.Support ad-hoc requests and local/regional projects.What can you expect from Mars?
Our unique culture guided by our Five Principles have made us one of the best places to work.We are a global family company.Our associates build their careers by working with our amazing brands and people, taking pride in their work today to ensure a better tomorrow.#LI-KR4
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.