Sr. Director, Finance – Salty Business

Mars•Chicago, IL

8d•$232,000 - $319,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Snacking North America is seeking a strategic and forward-looking Sr. Director, Finance – Salty Business to serve as the finance leader for a ~$3B portfolio. Reporting to the CFO Mars Snacking North America, this role partners directly with the Salty General Manager and cross-functional leadership team to drive profitable growth, shape strategy, and ensure disciplined execution across innovation, demand, and brand investment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
12+ years of progressive Finance experience
Strong background in business, commercial, or brand finance
Experience supporting innovation, demand planning, and cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
CPA/CFA a plus
CPG or similar industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as primary finance partner to the Salty GM and Leadership Team
Shape category, portfolio, and brand strategies with Growth & Marketing and R&D
Provide insights to inform investment decisions and long-term growth plans
Act as a trusted advisor and challenger to balance growth and profitability
Own full Salty business P&L including Net Sales, Margin, Brand Investment, and Operating Income
Lead AOP, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Drive performance management cadence including monthly reviews and QBRs
Identify risks and opportunities and mobilize cross-functional action plans
Partner with R&D and Marketing to evaluate innovation opportunities
Lead financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment for new launches
Track post-launch performance and ensure accountability vs. business case
Balance short-term performance with long-term innovation investment
Partner with Strategic Demand Lead and Demand COE to align forecasts and financial outlooks
Improve forecast accuracy across baseline and innovation
Integrate demand signals into financial planning and decision-making
Provide oversight of brand and marketing investments to ensure ROI and alignment to strategy
Partner with Growth & Marketing to optimize spend effectiveness
Deliver insights on investment productivity and portfolio performance
Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance across the Salty P&L
Identify and mitigate financial risks including demand variability and cost pressures
Drive visibility and reduction of value leakage across the business
Operate as a core member of the Salty Leadership Team
Build strong partnerships across Marketing, R&D, Demand, Sales Finance, and Supply Chain
Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture