Sr. Manager FP&A
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Accelerator is Mars Snackings growth engine focused on unlocking growth across a portfolio of high-potential brands and categories. Our Better For You portfolio includes KIND RXBAR Nutri-Grain Special K Bars and Pure Organic combining the scale and resources of Mars with the agility innovation and entrepreneurial mindset of a growth business.
As Senior Manager FP&A Better For You you will play a critical leadership role in driving financial performance and shaping the future of a growing portfolio of brands. Partnering closely with Commercial Supply Chain and senior cross-functional leaders youll deliver the insights planning and strategic guidance that help accelerate growth while modernizing how the business plans reports and makes decisions through automation advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of two this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced evolving environment where curiosity agility and innovation are highly valued.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- 5-7 years of progressive finance experience across FP&A Commercial Finance Operations Finance or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex planning forecasting budgeting and performance management processes.
- Proven ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive business decisions and deliver financial results.
- Experience managing ambiguity and driving outcomes during periods of change transformation system implementations ERP transitions or similar business initiatives.
- Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to model and analyze all three financial statements.
- Excellent communication presentation and business partnering skills with the ability to effectively challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Curious analytical and self-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is comfortable creating solutions where a playbook does not exist.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting large-scale businesses and complex P&Ls.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and ERP systems with SAP experience preferred.
- Experience with Power BI automation tools AI-enabled solutions or advanced analytics.
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or food manufacturing experience.
- Lead the annual operating plan and budgeting process from methodology through stakeholder implementation proposal review and financial statement integration.
- Own the management reporting process end-to-end including close timelines close meetings and reporting deliverables while continuously improving quality and efficiency.
- Analyze KPIs and develop performance commentary delivering insight-driven recommendations and presentations for Accelerator and Better For You leadership teams.
- Partner cross-functionally to forecast the balance-of-year P&L NCFO and Latest Estimates consolidating risks and opportunities while driving alignment on actions to deliver results.
- Support long-range financial planning and evaluate large-scale strategic initiatives that shape the future of the business.
- Drive reporting simplification process automation and adoption of AI and advanced analytics tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Lead and develop a team of two associates fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support ad hoc analyses business cases and special projects as needed.
- 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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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 153600.00 - USD 211200.00Required Experience:
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