Overheads FP&A Lead — Budgets, Forecasts & Insights

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Learning & development support

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago, IL is seeking an FP&A Manager for Overheads to partner with finance and business units. You will oversee annual plans, rolling forecasts, and overheads reporting, ensuring accurate accruals and insightful variance analyses.

The role emphasizes data governance, MS365 and SAP proficiency, and strong communication to drive timely action across functions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 3–5 years of FP&A or related

Qualifications

• University Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3 to 5 years of experience for larger business.
• MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with MS Office and SAP.
• Experience using planning or BI tools (Anaplan, Power BI).
• Exposure to period-end close processes with finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update annual plan and rolling forecast models.
• Produce overheads reporting pack with variance analyses.
• Review spending progress and coordinate adjustments with cross-functional teams.
• Leverage digital budgeting tools for regular activities and improvements.
• Assist with annual budgeting — gather inputs and load data.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial summaries for the FP&A Director.
• Identify inefficiencies in reporting workflows and suggest improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-direction

Proactive

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago, IL is seeking an FP&A Manager for Overheads to partner with finance and business units. You will oversee annual plans, rolling forecasts, and overheads reporting, ensuring accurate accruals and insightful variance analyses.

The role emphasizes data governance, MS365 and SAP proficiency, and strong communication to drive timely action across functions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 3–5 years of FP&A or related