Data-Driven Analytics Manager — Executive Insights & Growth

Royal Canin USA Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager of Business Analytics to turn data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions for iconic snack brands. This on-site role focuses on performance reporting, analytics automation, and executive-ready storytelling.

You will partner with finance, marketing, and category strategy teams to drive growth, craft KPI dashboards, and present findings to senior leadership. Strong data visualization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in CPG or related industry analytics, category strategy, commercial strategy, finance, consulting, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, SQL, and data modeling.
• Experience with syndicated data (IRI/Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, 8451, or similar).
• Strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills with experience preparing materials for C-level and external industry and customer-facing audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter who is organized, proactive, able to manage multiple priorities, and influence cross-functionally without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance reporting – Create and own key dashboards, scorecards, and reports that track KPIs and business results.
• Turn data into action – Translate complex analytics into clear drivers, insights and recommendations that guide strategy and execution.
• Analyze what drives growth – Deep-dive into category, brand, and competitive data to analyze performance drivers that uncover opportunities.
• Collaborate across stakeholders – Partner across all functions—most commonly finance, marketing, commercial, consumer and shopper insights, and category strategy—to align and drive results.
• Shape the story – Present regularly to internal stakeholders, including large team meetings, cross-functional forums, and executive leadership. Act as strategic thought partner and internal consultant.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power Query

Power BI

Tableau

Snowflake

SQL

Data modeling

Syndicated data

Storytelling

Communication

Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Mars Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager of Business Analytics to turn data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions for iconic snack brands. This on-site role focuses on performance reporting, analytics automation, and executive-ready storytelling.

You will partner with finance, marketing, and category strategy teams to drive growth, craft KPI dashboards, and present findings to senior leadership. Strong data visualization and communication skills are essential.