Strategic Analytics & Narrative Lead

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Strategy & Business Analytics Manager at Mars Snacking North America translates market dynamics, consumer trends, and competitive intelligence into compelling executive narratives that drive decision-making.

The role builds cross-functional partnerships to ensure strategic choices are deployed and financially linked, requiring analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and influential communication to shape execution.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in corporate strategy, consulting, or analytics.
• CPG/food & beverage or retail experience preferred.
• Bachelor's in business/economics/finance; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic storytelling: architect executive narratives that distill data into clear strategic choices.
• Market & competitive intelligence to inform North American strategy.
• Analytical rigor: tie strategic choices to long-term financial models and ROI.
• Cross-functional orchestration with business-unit leaders to align execution.

Skills

Strategy experience

Data storytelling

P&L literacy

Analytical rigor

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Nielsen/Circana data

Financial modeling tools

Job description

The Strategy & Business Analytics Manager at Mars Snacking North America translates market dynamics, consumer trends, and competitive intelligence into compelling executive narratives that drive decision-making.

The role builds cross-functional partnerships to ensure strategic choices are deployed and financially linked, requiring analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and influential communication to shape execution.