FP&A Manager, AFH — Budgeting, P&L & Insights

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager, FP&A for Away From Home (AFH) to lead complex financial analysis, establish short- and long-term goals, and monitor monthly variance with actionable recommendations. This hands-on role requires advanced Excel and strong communication across teams.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L ownership feeding into KNA Finance, building insights for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L ownership.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and data storytelling.
• Excellent communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting – Lead monthly forecasting cycles and support annual budget development. Own the monthly close process for the Away from Home business and build complete P&Ls that roll up to KNA Finance. Perform ROI and variance analysis to support business decisions.
• Analytical Storytelling – Break down financial data to uncover trends and drivers. Respond to ad hoc requests with clear, actionable insights that help tell the story behind the numbers.
• Process Ownership – Work independently to manage reporting requirements and improve efficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Excel will be your primary tool—think pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and offline modeling.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Sales Finance, Commercial Strategy, Supply Chain, and Marketing to gather inputs and drive performance. Exposure to the AFH CFO and KNA Finance teams is part of the role.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L ownership

Advanced Excel

Storytelling with data

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager, FP&A for Away From Home (AFH) to lead complex financial analysis, establish short- and long-term goals, and monitor monthly variance with actionable recommendations. This hands-on role requires advanced Excel and strong communication across teams.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L ownership feeding into KNA Finance, building insights for decision-making.