The Finance Manager serves as a trusted leader in the Ice Cream NA organization and provides financial support and leadership as the business partner (co-pilot) for the Burr Ridge site and the Ice Cream MW Market.This role is responsible for the financial performance of the prime material, factory costs and local logistics costs by leading the financial governance and reporting, as well as the period close processes and providing transparency on operational efficiency and effectiveness by providing analysis and actionable insights.As a key member of the BUR Ridge Leadership Team, the critical success factor for this role will be defined by the ability to deliver operational excellence for the factory and the local supply chain network in the areas of cost, overheads and inventory management (including Value Leadership); as well as proper governance and controls, and delivery of financial shape while building financial acumen within the end to end supply chain functions.This position will also be responsible to bring the supply finance insights to the business by connecting the opportunities through Steps 1 and 4 of the signature S&OP+. As a crucial expert on supply finance, this position will also input into the value creation agenda of the iVCP for the Ice Cream Business.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor or higher degrees in Accounting, Finance or MBA
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with solid experience in financial management, reporting and forecasting
• Strong analysis skill, detail oriented and strong in Excel
• Accounting background (optional)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead the annual Operating Plan for a segment. Manage the coordination, planning and communication of activities, coordinate all inputs and ensure timely submission of written and electronic reporting, establish, and communicate calendar of events.
• Manage the processes of the Market financial shaping and financial forecasting, analysis, management accounting and reporting. Including identifying business issues and opportunities and making recommendations for future actions.
• Design and issue transparent financial reporting that enables the organization to understand its performance.
• Provide an independent view of the risks on the P&L and cash flow to senior leaders.
• Understand and share insights on period performance in global segment deck and lead period communication with global colleagues

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.