Finance Manager - Overheads

The Finance Manager – Overheads position will play a key role in both business partnering critical Overheads functions while also serving as the lead for ensuring strong governance over period-close processes. The role will support our ongoing initiative in being a strong and trusted finance business partner in deploying budgets and navigating and identifying unique cost-savings opportunities with functional SVPs and P&O business partners. From an Overheads accounting standpoint, this role will partner with various MGS and Global stakeholders in governing proper controls on cross-charges l and personnel movements.
The ideal candidate is someone that thrives in having standalone responsibility and ownership of their business area while also having a strong understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP). In addition, the candidate will possess analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate to business partners and stakeholders.
Success in this role requires a strong ability to manage and drive financial governance while maintaining a strategic business partnership role, balancing operational detail with big-picture thinking. You will need proficiency in providing financial insights and strategic advice that influence key decisions and align financial resources with business priorities. A solid understanding of overhead functions and cost control measures within a multinational FMCG environment is essential, as is the ability to take ownership and lead cross-functional financial projects, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong interpersonal skills are crucial for navigating and communicating across various levels of the organization, especially when working with senior leadership teams. Finally, a proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate issues, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvements in finance processes and controls, will be key to your success.

What are we looking for?

• University degree in Accounting or Finance (Required)
• Minimum 5 years in a similar position for a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) multinational company.
• Strong sense of business, approachability, organization agility and ROI mindset are the main features required for this position
• SAP experience or equivalent ERP system
• Mars operational experience is a plus
• Power BI/ Tableau is a plus
• MBA or CPA is a plus

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead various Overheads functions such as R&D, Legal, Finance in preparation of forecasts, deployment of budgets, annual plans, including annual planned objectives and long-term financial shaping strategies
• Manage annual Overhead resource allocation details and assumptions, ensuring targets are met or exceeded, communicate and gain alignment with stakeholders
• Perform period-end close responsibilities including review and oversight of journal entries and related balance sheet account reconciliations in addition to results analysis and providing critical insights to financial business partners
• Period reporting functional and enterprise level overhead spending utilizing Overhead Reporting Tool and providing key insights.  Partnering with stakeholder to identify risk and opportunities throughout the process.
• Support Finance team in other areas, including special projects and requests, perform ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Contribute to and support an effective, highly competent and engaged Finance team.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Skills: Assessment, Compliance Management, Costing and Budgeting, Data

Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Planning and Organizing, Policy and

Procedures, Verbal Communication

Competencies: Action Oriented, Insights and Analytics, Drive for results, Command Skills, Planning, Conflict Management, Comfort around higher management, Process Management

Disclaimer: Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.