Job Description:
Join us in shaping the future of Mars' Digital Core transformation! We're seeking a visionary architect to lead our FP&A strategy evolution and drive the Predictive Solutions team forward. As a key liaison between business and technology, you'll spearhead the rapid global deployment of our AI Driver Based Forecasting Solution, positioning Mars as a leader in innovation and an employer of choice in the market. If you're digitally savvy with financial forecasting expertise, join us and be part of something transformative at Mars.
Are you ready to be part of something transformative? Join us and shape the future of Mars.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred
- 5+ years of hands-on business planning and forecasting experience (preferably within the CPG FMCG industry)
- Strong statistical management and modeling skills
- Demonstrated financial acumen and solid working knowledge
- Ability to translate future FP&A trends into actionable strategies
- Proficiency in assessing and aligning new business models with key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive success
- Skilled in integrating business strategies into systems and management processes
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Understand business forecast and planning process and translate GBU / Region requirements into predictive solutions
- Act as first point of contact for business user questions/issues and initiate the resolution
- Ensure coordinated process flow between business and technical team
- Test continuous improvement developments, issue resolutions and newly deployed units
- Engage end users in training and coaching on AI Driver Based Financial Forecast Solution
- Configure and maintain impactful reports generating insights and work with Reporting Team to build predictive data into Reporting Dashboards on the data lake
- Collaborate with Data Model team to ensure end-to-end solutions and sustainability
- Transform and implement the multi-dimensional drivers (internal and external) and algorithmic engine of predictive solutions
- Inform annual drivers and model review with GBU / Regions and incorporate adjustments
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.