Jobs · Finance · Illinois

Sr Manager Supply Chain Finance

Mars · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time

About the role

As the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance, you will play a highly visible leadership role at the intersection of Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams within Mars Snacking's Accelerator growth engine. This role is ideal for a strategic finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can quickly learn new business dynamics, and is energized by driving transformation. You will lead financial oversight of product costs across internal and external manufacturing networks while helping shape the future of Supply Chain Finance through process improvement, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and advanced analytics. With significant ownership, business partnership, and growth opportunities, this role offers the chance to influence key decisions and make a meaningful impact across a rapidly evolving portfolio of brands (KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic®).

Responsibilities

  • Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance management for Supply Chain operations.
  • Provide actionable insights on manufacturing performance, product costs, sourcing strategies, and productivity initiatives.
  • Oversee COGS reporting, variance analysis, and cost savings validation.
  • Develop financial models supporting sourcing, capacity, innovation, and network optimization decisions.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities to improve cost, service, and working capital performance.
  • Drive automation, reporting simplification, and adoption of AI and advanced analytics tools to improve efficiency and decision quality.
  • Ensure accuracy of standard costing, BOMs, cost cards, and compliance with company accounting policies and controls.
  • Serve as a trusted business partner to Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Customer Operations, Product Development, and Finance leadership teams.
  • Support business transformation and integration activities by identifying risks, solving complex problems, and building scalable processes for future growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
  • 8-10+ years of finance experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, or operations.
  • Strong background in cost accounting, product costing, financial planning, forecasting, and month-end close activities.
  • Proven people leadership experience with the ability to influence and partner effectively across functions.
  • Strong business partnering, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a challenger mindset who proactively identifies risks, develops solutions, and drives results.
  • Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP preferred).
  • Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and digital tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPG, food manufacturing, or related industry experience.
  • Experience with Power BI, advanced analytics tools, automation, or AI applications.

Benefits

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose-driven company, striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
  • Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
  • Medical and dental benefits.
  • Participation in 401k plan.
  • Paid time off benefits.

Pay

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is USD 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00. The total compensation package includes variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in a 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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