Finance Lead – Mars Global Services Digital Technologies, Global Digital Operations

Finance Lead Digital Technologies Global Digital Operations | Guararema The Finance Lead Digital Technologies Global Digital Operations (GDO) will act as the lead financial advisor to the GDO team within Mars Global Services, directing financial governance responsibilities for >50% Digital Technologies annual expense. GDO IT services power the Mars enterprise and include Technology Infrastructure, Application Services, Site Services, IT Operations, and Cybersecurity & Compliance. The Finance Lead will support 600 Mars Associates and 2,000+ contractors delivering services globally. This trusted business partner for the Global Digital Operations Leadership Team will provide strategic leadership and guidance to define the operational model; deploy the roadmap to deliver financial commitments and develop the annual operating plan.

What are we looking for?​ 10+ years of experience working in a financial planning environment within global enterprise organization; experience operating in a global shared services organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Additionally, this role will consolidate, analyze, and present financial results to leadership teams while providing insightful analyses and identifying/anticipating risks to improve financial performance.
• Proficiency leveraging MS office tools (Excel and PowerPoint) to organize/convey information to influence at both Sr.
• Manager and Line Manager levels.
• Experience implementing or managing rollout of new Digital tools, in particular digitizing the forecasting process and/or optimizing existing work processes.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Prepare and present financial reporting and insights to VP – GDO and other highly visible leadership teams.
• Translate financial performance into meaningful, holistic business-oriented topics with special attention to analyses of financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist with building framework for tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) relevant to GDO services.
• Collaborate with Segment DT Finance to ensure a streamlined operational experience; drive clarity on impacts of investment decisions to Segment or Corporate stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic thought partner for GDO by providing internal consulting and oversight for long-term functional strategies/projects.
• Prepare business and operating plans inclusive of financial models, frameworks, plan investments, and portfolio management for the broader Mars Global Services and Digital Technologies teams.
• Manage and identify improvements to overall financial processes, calendar, and timeline to assure delivery of plans.
• VP – GDO, GDO Leadership Team and budget managers understand: (1) financial recommendations with respect to cost drivers and financial risk remediation; (2) budget targets and associated activities; (3) portfolio plan investments and priorities.

Requirements

• Proven professional track record as acting as co-pilot / business partner to functional areas required; experience in an IT Finance group including pricing of services to Business Segments is desired.

Benefits

What 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.