FP&A Manager, AFH – Drive Profit & Growth

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

Job summary

Mars in Chicago is seeking a Manager, FP&A for Away From Home (AFH) to lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close. You will build full P&Ls that roll up to KNA Finance and provide ROI analyses to guide decisions.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel proficiency, independent work, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales Finance, Strategy, Supply Chain, and Marketing to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L ownership.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with 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 AFH business and build complete P&Ls.
• Perform ROI and variance analysis to support business decisions.
• Break down financial data to uncover trends and drivers.
• Partner with Sales Finance, Commercial Strategy, Supply Chain, and Marketing.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

P&L ownership

Advanced Excel

Analytical storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

Excel modeling

Job description

Mars in Chicago is seeking a Manager, FP&A for Away From Home (AFH) to lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close. You will build full P&Ls that roll up to KNA Finance and provide ROI analyses to guide decisions.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel proficiency, independent work, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales Finance, Strategy, Supply Chain, and Marketing to drive performance.