Sales Planning Functional Lead - Finance

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

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Chicago seeks a Sales Planning Finance Functional Lead to own TPM/TPO financial integrations and align Sales and Finance with SAP TPM and related tools. You will partner with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure accuracy, support planning, and advance the TPM product roadmap.

The role drives governance, design, and enhancements, coordinates with Data Science and Product Development, and helps deliver scalable, compliant financial processes across the TPM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in Finance within an FMCG environment.
• Experience with SAP financial transactions and financial system integrations.
• Background in Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Sales Finance, Financial Planning, Controllership, or related finance functions.
• Strong analytical skills with data and analytics to drive insights and outcomes.
• Proven problem-solving abilities using processes and systems to generate insights.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of financial planning, forecasting, controls and performance management.
• Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Experience influencing senior leaders through fact-based recommendations and strategic insights.
• Experience in Finance Management, Financial Analysis, Sales Finance, Accounting, Controllership, or FP&A.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive financial process design, implementation, and governance during the launch of a new TPM/TPO system within Mars Wrigley US.
• Ensure financial processes and system capabilities align with Mars financial principles, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement financial tools and capabilities that simplify tracking and management of business performance.
• Own financial transactions within trade planning systems, including ongoing maintenance, enhancement roadmaps, and future development priorities.
• Partner with Controllership to establish and maintain strong financial controls and governance within TPM platforms.
• Support strategic demand planning efforts by partnering with Sales and Finance stakeholders to develop comprehensive financial forecasts and planning assumptions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify challenges, provide solutions, and maximize financial accuracy and process effectiveness.
• Identify and implement scalable, efficient, and data-driven process improvements that improve planning accuracy, system capabilities, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with technical teams, including Data Science, Digital, and Product Development, to resolve system issues and drive future platform enhancements.
• Leverage operational reviews, financial reporting, and business metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Finance, Sales, and Operations teams in understanding financial performance, business risks, opportunities, and actual results versus plan.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy, financial planning effectiveness, and overall business performance.
• Drive best practices across Sales and Finance teams throughout periodic planning, forecasting, and business review processes.
• Partner with global stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable, standardized, and aligned with enterprise objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence stakeholders

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Description:

The Sales Planning Finance Functional Lead is responsible for managing financial processes within the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) ecosystem for Mars Wrigley US. As the product owner, this role leads decisions related to the implementation and enhancement of financial integrations across SAP, TPM, and TPO tools while driving alignment between Sales and Finance. The role partners closely with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure financial accuracy, support planning processes, and advance the TPM product roadmap.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and drive financial process design, implementation, and governance during the launch of a new TPM/TPO system within Mars Wrigley US.
• Ensure financial processes and system capabilities align with Mars financial principles, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement financial tools and capabilities that simplify tracking and management of business performance.
• Own financial transactions within trade planning systems, including ongoing maintenance, enhancement roadmaps, and future development priorities.
• Partner with Controllership to establish and maintain strong financial controls and governance within TPM platforms.
• Support strategic demand planning efforts by partnering with Sales and Finance stakeholders to develop comprehensive financial forecasts and planning assumptions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify challenges, provide solutions, and maximize financial accuracy and process effectiveness.
• Identify and implement scalable, efficient, and data-driven process improvements that improve planning accuracy, system capabilities, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with technical teams, including Data Science, Digital, and Product Development, to resolve system issues and drive future platform enhancements.
• Leverage operational reviews, financial reporting, and business metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Finance, Sales, and Operations teams in understanding financial performance, business risks, opportunities, and actual results versus plan.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy, financial planning effectiveness, and overall business performance.
• Drive best practices across Sales and Finance teams throughout periodic planning, forecasting, and business review processes.
• Partner with global stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable, standardized, and aligned with enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in Finance within an FMCG environment, with a demonstrated ability to balance customer and business priorities.
• Experience with SAP financial transactions and financial system integrations.
• Background in Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Sales Finance, Financial Planning, Controllership, or related finance functions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data and analytics to drive insights, decision-making, and business outcomes.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, utilizing processes, tools, and systems to generate insights and develop effective solutions.
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of financial planning, forecasting, controls, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Experience influencing senior leaders through fact-based recommendations and strategic insights.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Finance Management, Financial Analysis, Sales Finance, Accounting, Controllership, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

What Can You Expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

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