Senior FP&A Manager — Growth & AI-Driven Planning

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars, the Better For You portfolio leader, seeks a Senior Manager, FP&A to drive financial performance for brands like KIND, RXBAR, and Special K. You will lead planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives, partnering with Commercial, Supply Chain, and senior leaders to accelerate growth through data-driven decisions.

Reporting to the CFO and leading a small team, you will modernize planning and analytics with automation and AI, shaping the future of a fast-paced consumer goods business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5-7+ years of progressive finance experience across FP&A, Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive business decisions and deliver financial results.
• Experience managing ambiguity and driving outcomes during periods of change, transformation, system implementations, ERP transitions, or similar business initiatives.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to model and analyze all three financial statements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and business partnering skills, with the ability to effectively challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Curious, analytical, and self-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is comfortable creating solutions where a playbook does not exist.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan and budgeting process, from methodology through stakeholder implementation, proposal review, and financial statement integration.
• Own the management reporting process end-to-end, including close timelines, close meetings, and reporting deliverables, while continuously improving quality and efficiency.
• Analyze KPIs and develop performance commentary, delivering insight-driven recommendations and presentations for Accelerator and Better For You leadership teams.
• Partner cross-functionally to forecast the balance-of-year P&L, NCFO, and Latest Estimates, consolidating risks and opportunities while driving alignment on actions to deliver results.
• Support long-range financial planning and evaluate large-scale strategic initiatives that shape the future of the business.
• Drive reporting simplification, process automation, and adoption of AI and advanced analytics tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of two associates, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support ad hoc analyses, business cases, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Mars, the Better For You portfolio leader, seeks a Senior Manager, FP&A to drive financial performance for brands like KIND, RXBAR, and Special K. You will lead planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives, partnering with Commercial, Supply Chain, and senior leaders to accelerate growth through data-driven decisions.

Reporting to the CFO and leading a small team, you will modernize planning and analytics with automation and AI, shaping the future of a fast-paced consumer goods business.