Sr Manager - M&M’S Global Digital Finance

Job ID: R169598Company: MarsLocation: Chicago, Illinois, United StatesEmployment type: full timeCategory: FinanceIndustry: Food ManufacturersLevel: COMP_Job_Level_T3Salary: USD 142,848.00 - USD 214,272.00Posted: 2026-11-13

Job Description:

The Sr Manager - M&M’S Global Digital Finance is a pivotal leadership position that will play a critical role in architecting and executing the strategic transformation of the M&M'S Global Digital business into a commerce enabled, brand experience hub with personalization at the core. Serving as the primary strategic and financial co-pilot to the Global Digital Leader, this role ​will have a unique opportunity to deliver disproportionate impact to the $3.8B M&M'S brand. The M&M'S Global Digital business operates across 14 markets and 4 distinct business models – DTC (Direct to Consumer), B2B (Business to Business), Marketplaces (e.g. Amazon, Walmart.com) and Distributors. 

What Are We Looking For?

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent 
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 8 Years+ Relevant Experience 

 

Key Experiences Desired  :

 

• Direct to Consumer & Amazon Experience
• Retail experience 
• Strong Analytic Abilities 
• Advanced Excel Skills 
• SAP Experience
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to clearly express ideas both orally and in written communication. 
• Industry knowledge and established industry relationships a plus 
• Creative thinker, with strong analytical skills 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?

The Sr Mgr – M&M’S Global Digital Finance provides financial support and strategic business partnership across the Global Digital business (spanning 14 countries and 4 distinct channels).

The role operates across three primary pillars of accountability:  

 

1. Strategic Business Partnering & Value Creation :

• Strategic Co-Piloting: Partner with the Global Digital Leader and cross-functional leadership to define, align, and execute multi-year business strategies focused on growth acceleration and cost transformation. 
• Strategic agility: Be a proactive thought leader with a strategic mindset to support and drive Digital leadership through its Digital transformation journey and help define the resource/support structure required to unlock this business transformation. 
• Value Creation Architect: Identify, model, and unlock margin expansion and value levers across digital touchpoints, commercial models, and route-to-market channels. 
• Commercial Investment Optimization: Evaluate ROI across capital investments, trade promotions, promotional discounting frameworks, and digital marketing/advertising spend to maximize return on investment. 

 

2. Financial Leadership, Governance & Compliance:

• Financial Planning & Shape Alignment: Lead financial planning, forecasting, target setting, and resource allocation across all 14 markets to ensure alignment with broader enterprise ambitions. 
• Predictive Analytics & Decision Support: Deliver forward-looking financial performance analysis, risk/opportunity modeling, and actionable business insights to drive agile executive decision-making. 
• Tax, IP & Regulatory Compliance: Safeguard business operations by ensuring rigorous indirect/direct tax, intellectual property (IP), and statutory compliance across all operating jurisdictions. 
• ·People Leadership & Capability Building: Directly lead, mentor, and empower the EU Digital Finance Manager and broader team to build high-performing digital finance capabilities. Provide developmental feedback to empower, motivate and foster a team environment through effective, transparent communication. 

3. Key Leadership Capabilities & Mindset:

• Value Creation Architect: Track record of driving structural profitability, margin improvement, and strategic capital allocation. 
• Data-Driven & Predictive Insight: Ability to translate complex commercial data into predictive financial models and decisive strategic actions. 
• Enterprise Mindset: Holistic perspective balancing end-to-end P&L ownership with brand equity, customer partnership, and enterprise governance. 

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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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 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00