Finance Lead – Mars Global Services Digital Technologies, Global Digital Operations

Mars; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

Job summary

Mars in Guararema, Brazil, seeks a Finance Lead for Digital Technologies in Global Digital Operations. You will steer financial governance for over half of DT expenses, partnering with the GDO Leadership Team to define the operating model and roadmap, and to deliver on budgets and financial commitments.

Lead reporting and analytics, drive KPI tracking, and liaise with corporate stakeholders to optimize financial performance across 600 associates and 2,000+ contractors globally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial planning within global enterprises.
• Acting as co-pilot / business partner to functional areas in IT Finance is preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint to present insights to senior leaders.
• Experience digitizing forecasting processes and optimizing business workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial reporting and insights to VP – GDO and leadership.
• Translate performance into business topics; analyze trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Segment DT Finance to streamline operational experience.
• Provide internal consulting for long-term strategies and projects for GDO.
• Prepare business plans and financial models for Mars Global Services teams.
• Explain financial recommendations, budget targets, and portfolio investments to leadership.

Skills

Financial planning

Executive partnership

Excel

PowerPoint

Forecasting

Digital tools rollout

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Finance Lead Digital Technologies Global Digital Operations | Guararema

The Finance Lead Digital Technologies Global Digital Operations (GDO) will act as the lead financial advisor to the GDO team within Mars Global Services, directing financial governance responsibilities for >50% Digital Technologies annual expense. GDO IT services power the Mars enterprise and include Technology Infrastructure, Application Services, Site Services, IT Operations, and Cybersecurity & Compliance. The Finance Lead will support 600 Mars Associates and 2,000+ contractors delivering services globally.

This trusted business partner for the Global Digital Operations Leadership Team will provide strategic leadership and guidance to define the operational model; deploy the roadmap to deliver financial commitments and develop the annual operating plan. Additionally, this role will consolidate, analyze, and present financial results to leadership teams while providing insightful analyses and identifying/anticipating risks to improve financial performance.

What are we looking for?

• 10+ years of experience working in a financial planning environment within global enterprise organization; experience operating in a global shared services organization is preferred.
• Proven professional track record as acting as co-pilot / business partner to functional areas required; experience in an IT Finance group including pricing of services to Business Segments is desired.
• Proficiency leveraging MS office tools (Excel and PowerPoint) to organize/convey information to influence at both Sr. Manager and Line Manager levels.
• Experience implementing or managing rollout of new Digital tools, in particular digitizing the forecasting process and/or optimizing existing work processes.

What would be your key responsibilities?

Financial Analysis:

• Prepare and present financial reporting and insights to VP – GDO and other highly visible leadership teams.
• Translate financial performance into meaningful, holistic business-oriented topics with special attention to analyses of financial trends, risks, and opportunities. Assist with building framework for tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) relevant to GDO services.
• Collaborate with Segment DT Finance to ensure a streamlined operational experience; drive clarity on impacts of investment decisions to Segment or Corporate stakeholders.

Financial Planning:

• Act as a strategic thought partner for GDO by providing internal consulting and oversight for long-term functional strategies/projects.
• Prepare business and operating plans inclusive of financial models, frameworks, plan investments, and portfolio management for the broader Mars Global Services and Digital Technologies teams. Manage and identify improvements to overall financial processes, calendar, and timeline to assure delivery of plans.
• Ensure VP – GDO, GDO Leadership Team and budget managers understand: (1) financial recommendations with respect to cost drivers and financial risk remediation; (2) budget targets and associated activities; (3) portfolio plan investments and priorities.

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. A strong focus on 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.