Demand Finance Manager - Seasonal

On-site

USA-Illinois-Chicago

Full time

R170624

Job Description:

The Demand Finance Manager - Seasonal will serve as a key finance partner to the Seasonal business, providing financial insights and strategic guidance to support demand generation, investments decisions, and profitable growth. This role combines financial planning and analysis, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive accountability, influence decision making, and translate business insights into actionable recommendations.

What are we looking for?

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field

• MBA or similar qualification preferred

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, marketing finance, or a related analytical finance role

• Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or other consumer-focused industry experience preferred

Knowledge / Experience:

• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and communicate financial insights to non-finance audiences

• Experience developing financial models, evaluating business cases, conducting scenario analysis, and supporting investment decisions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial planning systems, data visualization, or business intelligence tools such as Power BI strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, maintain attention to detail, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Analyze, interpret & communicate financial results with insights and recommendations.

• Provide in-depth financial analysis related to key initiatives (innovations, marketing investments, capital expenditures, portfolio analysis and pricing)

• Develop and share an understanding of the product portfolio, recommending opportunities and options to drive value creation

• Understand and track competitive landscape to incorporate trends and competitive activities into business plans and recommendations

• Collaborate and share relevant information with other Finance areas in efforts to drive engagement, efficiency, and business performanceWhat 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.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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 0.00 - USD 0.00

We’ve been making ORIJEN™ and ACANA™ food for dogs and cats since 1985, and we only make premium pet food. We source only the finest WholePrey animal ingredients – the most nourishing parts of the animal – from a carefully curated group of suppliers before our Ph.D.-level nutrition experts and veterinarians craft them into safe, quality foods in our state-of-the-art kitchens.This is the best way we know to provide pets with peak nutrition, optimal nourishment and ultimate flavor. We sell our ORIJEN™ and ACANA™ pet foods in more than 90 countries and we couldn’t be more proud to see Pet Lovers around the world putting their trust in the high caliber, premium foods we craft.