Sr Manager, Small Format

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

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars Snacking Accelerator is seeking a Senior Manager for Small Format Sales Finance to act as the finance business partner to the sales leadership team. You will shape the strategic vision, build processes, and drive day-to-day results with hands-on leadership and data-driven decision making.

You will own financial modeling, partner with cross-functional teams, and lead a small team to deliver measurable financial targets while navigating a dynamic consumer-packaged goods environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field.
• Significant progressive experience in a finance role with CPG and sales finance preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) required; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for the Small Format channel and define investment posture.
• Partner with Sales and Category teams to provide financial visibility and data-driven recommendations.
• Lead financial modeling, special projects, and what-if analyses to guide investment priorities.
• Own end-to-end financial processes supporting the sales team and drive efficiency.
• Lead and develop a finance team (2 direct reports) to build a high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic planning

Data-driven analysis

CPG finance

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Mars Snacking AcceleratorAccelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what’s next for Snacking. It’s home to both emerging and enduring brands, including

Job Description: About Mars Snacking AcceleratorAccelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what’s next for Snacking. It’s home to both emerging and enduring brands, including KIND, TRÜ FRÜ, NATURE’S BAKERY, RXBAR, EGGO, POP-TARTS, and RICE KRISPIES TREATS. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a start-up, our Division has the ambition to accelerate the future of snacking by delivering products consumers love today, discovering category-shaping innovations for tomorrow, and developing entrepreneurial teams whose impact will last for generations. We’re looking for passionate talent who dare to dream big, agile collaborators who talk straight and decide fast, and driven performers with a growth mindset. We’re proudly part of Mars, while also building something boldly different. If this inspires and energizes you, you’ve found the right place where you can do cool things with fun people for one of the biggest snacking companies in the world!

The Opportunity: Why This Role Matters This is more than a reporting role; this is a leadership role with a mandate to build. As the Senior Manager for Small Format Sales Finance, you are the key finance business partner to the sales leadership team, responsible for creating the strategic vision while driving day-to-day results. This is a unique opportunity to own and streamline processes, build a team, and make a tangible impact on our financial and business outcomes. We need a leader who is both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on builder, someone who can see the big picture and is not afraid to dig into the data to make it a reality.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead Strategic Planning: Drive the strategic planning process for the Small Format channel, defining investment posture and providing a strong financial lens to guide our long‑term vision.
• Drive Business Partnership: Act as the primary finance partner to the Sales and Category teams, providing financial visibility, insightful analysis, and data‑driven recommendations to influence key business decisions.
• Own Financial Management & Analysis: Lead financial modeling, special project work, and "what-if" analyses to guide investment priorities and ensure the delivery of financial targets.
• Build & Evolve Processes: Take ownership of the end‑to‑end financial processes that support the sales team, continuously streamlining and improving them to drive efficiency and impact.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of finance professionals (2 direct reports), fostering a high‑performance culture.

What We’re Looking For

• A Strategic Builder: Someone who excels at both high‑level strategic planning and the hands‑on work of building and refining processes from the ground up.
• A Data-Driven Influencer: The ability to translate complex data into clear insights and use them to confidently guide and, when necessary, challenge business partners.
• A CPG Finance Pro: Deep experience in CPG and a strong practical understanding of the link between business drivers and the P&L.
• An Excel Wizard: Advanced proficiency in manipulating large data sets, building complex models, and using functions like VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Significant, progressive experience in a finance role, with a strong preference for CPG and sales finance experience.
• Systems: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must. Experience with SAP and other financial planning systems is highly preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.

#Marsjobs 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 153,600.00 - USD 211,200.00