Overheads FP&A Manager: Strategic Budgeting & Insights

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars in Chicago is seeking an FP&A Manager for Overheads to partner with functions across Mars Snacking North America. You will own overhead budgeting, forecast accuracy and period-end close support, while maintaining the OBO tool and delivering insights for IBP.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years of FP&A experience, MBA preferred, and strong MS Office/SAP and BI tool skills. You will drive process improvements with a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• University Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years for larger business.
• MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• Highly organized and reliable, able to meet regular deadlines.
• Must have a high degree of self-direction with the ability to constantly seek innovative ways to perform tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Must be proactive, high energy, detailed-oriented when appropriate, results-oriented, and willing to drive change.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Well-developed organization skills to manage multiple projects and priorities FP&A Experience
• Experience with MS Office, SAP
• Experience using a planning or BI Tool (Anaplan, Power BI etc)
• Exposure to period-end close processes and working alongside other finance teams

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the annual plan and rolling forecast models on a periodic basis
• Produce the periodic overheads reporting pack, including actuals vs. forecast variance analysis, providing clear insights to key stakeholders (both finance and cross-functional)
• Regular reviews of spending progress against plans, identification of key issues. Prepare areas of focus and recommended adjustments, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver Plan targets
• Use and leverage Digital budgeting tools for regular activities, support for development and continuous improvement of Digital tools usability.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process - gathering inputs, loading data, and flagging inconsistencies
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and financial summaries as requested by the FP&A Director
• Identify and flag process inefficiencies in reporting workflows, suggesting practical improvement

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-direction

Proactive

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

MBA preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

Mars in Chicago is seeking an FP&A Manager for Overheads to partner with functions across Mars Snacking North America. You will own overhead budgeting, forecast accuracy and period-end close support, while maintaining the OBO tool and delivering insights for IBP.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years of FP&A experience, MBA preferred, and strong MS Office/SAP and BI tool skills. You will drive process improvements with a proactive mindset.