Job Description:

Overview

Responsible for leading and driving alignment of the Mars Pet Nutrition’s financial shape and targets with business stakeholders, running the process to deliver the Mars PN SEA value creation strategic plan, operating plan, periodic reporting and analysis, and steering the business to deliver the target financial shape.  Through his or her team, responsible also to co-pilot Mars PN SEA central functions including Marketing, Dcommerce, Supply and P&O, with the purpose to advance our capabilities in strategy, resource allocations and cost competitiveness across our value chain.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Mars PN SEA Financial Shaping process and target setting, liaising with different functions and leadership team.  Ensuring financial plans are fully aligned to the strategic direction and aspirations of the business.Lead the periodic financial analysis and decision-making process including period reviews, IR, and join other cluster S&OP+ steps as Finance representative / approver.  Ensure robust financial analysis with insights to measure performance and guide future business decisions.Effectively lead, support and develop a team of Finance Associates. Select, engage and develop Associates to achieve their maximum potential and contribution to the unit’s objectives.Build strategic demand co-pilot capability in enabling PN SEA demand priority and trade-off decisions and supported by strategic resource allocations.  Drive brand growth and profitability and providing in-depth financial analysis and recommendations for business activities (item, brand, pack launches).Build a holistic approach in realizing PN SEA cost competitiveness and MAC attack through SRM, Value Leadership, strategic reinvention programs, and Overheads guidelines, etc.Improve and ensure compliance with internal processes and governance standards.  Instill strong cost control and planning discipline to assist senior leadership in achieving business targets.

What are we looking for?Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. A CPA or MBA is preferred.10 years of relevant experience.Previous FP&A manager or Finance Co-pilot manager experiences are required.Experience in global, regional or additional geographical role will be a plus.

What can you expect from Mars?Work with 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.