JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description:

This role exists to lead the technology strategy, delivery, and continuous evolution of Enterprise Technology capabilities across Corporate Finance, FinTech, MGS Finance, Legal, and Risk. The position orchestrates cross-functional digital transformation, aligning product platforms, data, and AI solutions with Mars’ enterprise technology strategy to deliver integrated, scalable, and value-driven outcomes for Associates and corporate functions in Finance, Legal and Risk.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enterprise Technology Leadership & Strategy

   • Lead the end-to-end strategy, design, delivery, and evolution of MGS Finance, Legal and Risk act as the technology delivery partner for FinTech, Lead the Tax, Audit, and Treasury (Corporate Finance) technology strategy, design, delivery and continuous improvement.
   • Act as the senior technology partner to Corporate Finance, Fintech, Legal and Risk leadership teams, understand key business process value streams to maximize value creation and business performance.
   • Align Segment/Division/Region finance, legal and risk-specific initiatives with Mars enterprise technology strategy and digital agenda

2. Product & Platform Operating Model

   • Champion and scale a product-based operating model with end-to-end ownership of platforms and capabilities
   • Lead development and deployment of key enterprise platforms (e.g., CFIN, OneStream, Anaplan, Blackline, Vin, High Radius, Archer, Fusion, Enablon, Symphony, Ironclad, Persuit)
   • Drive Agile, DevOps, and AI-enabled delivery approaches across teams

3. Cross-Functional Value Orchestration

   • Orchestrate value creation across Legal, Risk, Finance, Enterprise Technology, CTO, AI, GDO and Segments
   • Sequence and prioritize initiatives to maximize enterprise impact and minimize duplication
   • Ensure integration across P&O, Commercial, Operations, and other enterprise domains

4. Digital Transformation & Change Leadership

   • Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and deployment programs (Kellanova Integration, etc.)
   • Drive organizational change management, adoption, and communication strategies for corporate wide programs, ensure Segment, Regions, Divisions are prepared for change management and adoption, to enable performance and value creation.
   • Act as escalation point for global deployments and ensure delivery against business outcomes

5. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Leadership

   • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Finance, FinTech, MGS, Legal, Risk and within the Segments and Divisions.
   • Enable collaboration across federated technology teams, including CTO & AI, GDO, and Segment CDIO organizations
   • Ensure alignment of delivery teams, service lines, and external partners

6. Technology Delivery & Operations Oversight

   • Oversee enterprise technology delivery teams supporting Finance, Legal, and Risk platforms and services
   • Ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing operations with strong SLA and incident management discipline
   • Maintain robust governance over data integrity, privacy, compliance, and enterprise architecture

7. External Partnerships & Vendor Management

   • Lead strategic partner relationships and vendor governance
   • Drive value-based contracting, performance management, and long-term ecosystem sustainability

8. Innovation & Future Readiness

   • Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and market trends
   • Foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement
   • Ensure Mars remains at the forefront of Finance technology innovation

Context and Scope

This role operates at the intersection of enterprise strategy and functional delivery, bridging Finance with the broader Enterprise Technology ecosystem. It requires deep collaboration across MGS capability and delivery teams, segment technology organizations, and executive leadership.

The role is accountable for integrating complex technology landscapes into a cohesive product and platform ecosystem, enabling seamless Associate experiences and enterprise-wide value creation. It functions within a federated operating model and plays a critical role in aligning priorities, managing interdependencies, and scaling digital transformation across regions and segments.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Knowledge / Experience

• 15+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale technology organizations in complex global environments

• Business acumen of functional process for Finance from Strategic planning, forecasting to period reporting to year end close, planning, audit, compliance assessments to execution, Cash management to hedging and commodity management. Legal from contract, outside counsel, litigation, IP and matter management. Enterprise and Operational risk management.

• Proven experience in Finance, Legal and Risk technology ecosystems and enterprise platforms (e.g., CFIN, OneStream, Anaplan, Blackline, Vin, High Radius, Archer, Fusion, Enablon, Symphony, Ironclad, Persuit)

• Strong track record in product management, Agile transformation, and DevOps adoption

• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation and organizational change initiatives

• Deep understanding of AI, analytics, and data-driven decision-making

• Experience managing strategic vendor partnerships and global technology ecosystems

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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD 284,000.00 - USD 390,500.00

About Mars:

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. 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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