Job Description:

The FP&A Manager, Mars Wrigley Canada serves as a trusted business partner in the organization and provides financial leadership for the financial shaping/decision-making process. The primary purpose of the role is to partner across various areas of the business to collect, compile, analyze and report critical information in the pursuit of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and cost optimization. Responsibilities include making presentations with clear insights and actions for senior management across all areas of the organization with a key mandate of providing the linkage of market/operational reporting and analysis with financial reporting and analysis. The position plays a critical role within our S&OP+ process for SCMR (Step 3) and leading the IR (Step 4) and impacts to the annual plan and the delivery of financial objectives, as well as realizing and judging risks and opportunities.

What are we looking for?

Undergraduate degree required, preferably a BA/BS in Business Administration. CPA designation is strongly preferred.
5+ years of experience Finance or Accounting - preferably in Consumer Packaged Goods or Retail environment
Demonstrated experience in forecasting, planning, budgeting
Demonstrated track record of working across an organization to deliver projects on time and with high quality
Advanced MS Excel and financial systems skills including Microsoft Office
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills, using a comprehensive approach with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and motivate at all levels within the business in order to achieve objectives.
High degree of self-direction with the ability to constantly seek innovative ways to perform tasks in an efficient and timely manner
Excellent business acumen / business experience and organizational agility Proven ability to stand alone and act as the guardian of our business assets and financial governance

What will be your key responsibilities?

Provide insight to the business for the creation, development and delivery of the Operating Plan
Provide leadership and financial expertise within the S&OP+ Process as well as lead the IR
Identify and implement process improvements, working with Step Leaders to create a collaborative and forward-looking demand forecast, and financial forecast to drive the S&OP+ mandate
Preparation of Period End commentary and slides for period business review. Provide periodic analysis and commentary on financial and commercial performance including analysis of period performance, and revised full year forecast
Provide insight on A&CP and Overhead reporting and tracking for the organization. Continuous improvement of the local process for bottoms up budgeting and review, as well as ensuring accountability of the budgets with the senior leadership team
Assist team in assessing the financials for future growth initiatives, understand implications of test and learns from both a financial impact and process perspective. Work with the team on continuous improvements to aid in P&L tracking
Lead business partner for the brand team, working together of key brand strategies

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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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.

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