Senior Financial Analyst - Transportation (Finance)

Job Description:

About Us: Mars is family-owned company with a rich history and a strong commitment to creating a better world for all. With a diverse and talented workforce of over 130,000 Associates worldwide, where we believe in fostering a sense of community and purpose, where our Associates are empowered to grow and drive meaningful change. Our commitment to Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom guides everything we do.

Job Overview: As a Senior Financial Analyst - Transportation, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the period close process, forecasting, financial analysis, financial reconciliations, reporting and digital reporting solutions for a portfolio exceeding $250 million in costs related to inbound and outbound freight. Your responsibilities will span across various critical areas, including period close, forecasting variances, risks, and opportunities, internal controls, and contributing to digitalization efforts within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Period Close and Financial Analysis (25%)

• Collaborate with the MGS/Genpact team to review and troubleshoot transportation entries and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Own compilation of actual results, variance analysis and reporting to tell the story of transportation for the period.

Forecasting and Financial Analysis (25%):

• Collaborate with the inbound and outbound transportation teams to collect inputs for forecasting over $250 million in costs related to Inbound Freight, Freight to Warehouse and Freight to Customer.
• Own compilation of forecast inputs and build out of periodic reporting data ensuring harmonized and quality uploads to digital reporting tools
• Conduct thorough financial analysis of forecast variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Compilation of periodic reporting decks with relevant insights that highlight key drivers of results and forecast variances.
• Own forecast scorecard while providing key insights of variance drivers, ensuring accountability and supporting transport teams to help build forecasting capabilities
• Support reporting efforts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Financial Reporting Digitalization (20%):

• Key Power BI (PBI) user, responsible for supporting existing Transport reporting and driving enhancements or improvement implementations
• Help further digitize the Transport finance function, creating efficiencies, and generating meaningful insights.

Cost Optimization & Financial Analysis (20%):

• Own the transportation value leadership (VL) validation process to ensure projected cost optimizations are valid and accurately stated
• Provide financial analysis and support for ad-hoc needs/requests

Internal Controls (10%):

• Play a key role in monitoring transportation controls, identifying weaknesses leading to errors and support improvement and mitigation solutions

Note: The percentage distribution of responsibilities is approximate and may vary based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA is a plus
• Proven experience in financial analysis and forecasting, preferably in a logistics, manufacturing or procurement environment.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, Alteryx and other relevant digital tools.
• Knowledge of transportation pricing processes and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Why Mars?

At Mars, we believe in creating a workplace where our associates thrive, grow, and feel valued. As the Senior Financial Analyst - Transportation, you'll be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team that's dedicated to driving innovation, sustainability, and positive change. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

Career Growth: Mars provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. We support your career aspirations with stretch projects, training programs and mentorship, enabling you to reach your full potential.

Innovation: We encourage innovative thinking and provide a platform for you to make a meaningful impact in your role. You'll have the chance to work on impactful projects and contribute to our mission of creating a better world for pets.

Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages that recognize your contributions and align with industry standards.

Health and Wellness: Your health and well-being matter to us. Mars provides comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs to support a healthy lifestyle.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all associates are valued and empowered. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation and growth.

Global Reach: Mars is a global company with a presence in over 80 countries. Joining our team means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive global network, fostering international collaboration and personal growth.

At Mars, we believe that our associates are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating an inclusive, dynamic, and rewarding workplace. Join us in our journey to make a difference, drive innovation, and create a better world for pets! Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of the finance function and play a key role in shaping the financial success of our organization.

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.