Manager, Reporting & Analytics (Food Service Channels)

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Manager, Reporting & Analytics to transform data into actionable business insights and drive strategic decision making across the organization. You will lead enterprise reporting solutions, governance, and analytics capabilities with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on defining KPIs, ensuring data quality, and driving automation to improve reporting efficiency and decision support. Chicago location with travel dependent on project needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in reporting, BI, analytics, sales and/or finance or related analytical functions.
• Strong proficiency with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations that support strategic and operational decision making.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise reporting solutions, dashboards, and analytics tools that provide timely, accurate, and actionable insights.
• Partner with business leaders to define key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting requirements, and measurement strategies aligned to organizational objectives.
• Manage data integration, data quality, and reporting governance processes to ensure consistency, reliability, and trust in business reporting.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives that streamline data collection, reporting processes, and analytical workflows.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement new reporting capabilities, enhance data accessibility, and support analytics transformation initiatives.

Skills

Business intelligence

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Description: Manager, Reporting & Analytics AFH

Position Summary

The Manager, Reporting & Analytics is responsible for transforming data into actionable business insights that drive strategic decision making and operational performance. This role leads the development, governance, and continuous improvement of reporting solutions, analytics capabilities, and performance measurement frameworks. The position partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, improve visibility to key business metrics, and deliver scalable reporting solutions that enable data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze business performance trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations that support strategic and operational decision making.

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise reporting solutions, dashboards, and analytics tools that provide timely, accurate, and actionable insights.

Partner with business leaders to define key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting requirements, and measurement strategies aligned to organizational objectives.

Manage data integration, data quality, and reporting governance processes to ensure consistency, reliability, and trust in business reporting.

Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives that streamline data collection, reporting processes, and analytical workflows.

Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement new reporting capabilities, enhance data accessibility, and support analytics transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and executive-level recommendations.

5+ years of experience in reporting, business intelligence, analytics, sales and/or demand planning, finance, or related analytical functions.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

Strong proficiency with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Excel, and other business intelligence platforms.

Prior experience in Foodservice channels and understanding of complex go to market environment.

Location and Travel

Job Location: Chicago

Travel Required: 5%

Salary & Benefits

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00

Company Overview

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.