Mars Inc

Sr. Manager - Sales Finance

Mars Inc$153K — $211K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
  • MBA, CPA, or Master's Degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of related experience, particularly in CPG/Food/Beverage.
  • Experience in a large, global matrixed organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a comprehensive channel view connecting customer and business performance.
  • Lead quarterly business reviews to analyze financial performance and market insights.
  • Oversee period-close performance reviews and relay key drivers to leadership.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to manage collections and overall AR performance.
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior management.
  • Identify risks and opportunities, guiding the organization to meet financial commitments.
  • Own operational processes and lead the preparation of insights for executives.
  • Develop Finance associates through coaching and professional development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with over 130,000 diverse Associates.
  • Be part of a purpose-driven company focused on building a better tomorrow.
  • Access to best-in-class learning and development programs from day one.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonuses.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Sr. Manager Sales Finance leads & orchestrates key financial processes across all Sales Channels, including planning, forecasting, analytics, and governance of investments in Trade and Displays. This role provides cross-functional leadership and translates financial and market performance into actionable insights, influence commercial decisions, and drives profitable growth through disciplined management of trade investment, customer P&Ls, and key business priorities. This role partners closely with Sales, Sales Revenue Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Marketing, and senior Finance leadership to connect customer and channel performance to overall business results and ensure financial commitments are translated into clear actions. This role leads a high-performing team ensuring clear direction of evolving business priorities while maintaining team engagement and performance.

What are we looking for?
  • Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related is required.
  • MBA, CPA, or Masters Degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of related experience. Experience in CPG/Food/Beverage is preferred.
  • Experience in a large, global matrixed organization preferred.


What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?
  • Provide a consolidated channel perspective across the portfolio, connecting customer performance, channel trends, and broader business results.
  • Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs), bringing together financial performance, market insights, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions through key messages and aggregate outlook.
  • Lead period-close performance reviews and communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to Finance and commercial leadership.
  • Partner with Accounts Receivable and commercial teams to monitor collections, deductions, and overall AR performance.
  • Translate complex financial and business information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and trade-offs and lead the organization toward actions that deliver financial commitments.
  • Owns operational processes and leads internal and external insights package with executive summaries and partners with Channel Finance Leads on narrative.
  • Supports internal and external audits within scope of responsibility
  • Lead and develop Finance associates, providing coaching, feedback, and opportunities to expand their strategic business-partnering capabilities.
  • Build a high-performing team culture centered on ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.


What can you expect from Mars?
  • Work with over 130,000 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.


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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

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
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1911

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