Sr Manager, Small Format

Mars•Chicago, IL

10d•$153,600 - $211,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager for Small Format Sales Finance is a finance business partner to the sales leadership team, responsible for setting strategic direction while driving day-to-day financial results. The role owns and streamlines financial processes, builds and develops a team, and influences financial and business outcomes. It combines strategic planning with hands-on analysis and process development. The position leads financial planning for the Small Format channel, partners with Sales and Category teams, conducts financial modeling and special-project analysis, and manages processes supporting the sales team. It leads two direct reports and fosters a high-performance culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
Significant, progressive experience in a finance role.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including working with large data sets, building complex models, and using VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and guide or challenge business partners.
Practical understanding of the relationship between business drivers and the P&L.
Ability to handle both strategic planning and hands-on process development.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and sales finance experience.
Experience with SAP and other financial planning systems.

Responsibilities

Drive strategic planning for the Small Format channel, define investment posture, and provide financial guidance for long-term plans.
Serve as the primary finance partner to Sales and Category teams, providing financial visibility, analysis, and data-driven recommendations.
Lead financial modeling, special projects, and what-if analyses to guide investment priorities and support delivery of financial targets.
Own, streamline, and improve end-to-end financial processes supporting the sales team.
Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, including two direct reports, and foster a high-performance culture.