As the Digital Core TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Leader you will be the FP&A Associate responsible for modeling and managing the end-to-end cost view of Mars global Digital Core transformation program. This role is pivotal in helping program and enterprise leadership make informed decisions by providing a comprehensive and dynamic view of the financial implications of design scope deployment and operating model choices.
You will work cross-functionally with MGS and segment finance teams DT teams transformation leaders and external partners to assess the TCO of each system within scope and build forward-looking cost models that support scenario planning trade-off analysis and long-term investment strategy.
What are we looking for
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
- 5 years of experience in FP&A financial modeling or investment analysis rolesideally within a large transformation or technology program
- Proven ability to build complex financial models that drive strategic decision-making
- Experience with enterprise systems or technology-related costing (e.g. ERP SaaS infrastructure) preferred
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical discussions into financial insights
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels
- Detail-oriented with a proactive solution-oriented mindset
What will be your key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed Total Cost of Ownership models for all systems and components within the Digital Core program (including SAP S/4HANA and edge systems).
- Support strategic decisions by modeling financial scenarios across different operating models deployment timelines and program choices.
- Provide insight into run and maintain costs vs. transformation investments to help optimize resource allocation and long-term value delivery.
- Support business case development and ongoing updates aligning assumptions and inputs with evolving program scope.
- Coordinate with segment finance and functional leads to gather input align assumptions and ensure coherence across cost models.
- Communicate financial impact of options clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure accuracy transparency and version control of TCO models to maintain a single source of truth.
What can you expect from Mars
- Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company where were 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.
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