Mars

Marketing & Brand Finance Business Partner

Mars

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Louisville • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Key Partner in translation of Marketing Strategy into IVCP and AEP financial models.
  • Planning, forecasting, tracking and controlling of Advertising and Promotion budget.
  • Analysis of Advertising and Promotion investment effectiveness.
  • Portfolio analysis and lead on SKU rationalization recommendation.
  • Innovation pipeline support, represents finance in New Product Development process.
  • Brand performance analytics, owner of Finance part of the brand dashboards.
  • Support of the S&OP+ process step 1: Portfolio Management Review.
  • Evaluation and assessment of marketing spend commitments to inform A&CP accrual during Pclose.
  • Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports, financial reviews and special projects as directed by the leadership team.
  • Provide timely and accurate analysis of forecasts and financial results.
  • Identify and analyze prevailing trends in business practices.
  • Ensure costs are accurately captured and monitor budget adherence.
  • Assist with Business Plan development by conducting relevant project research and analysis for purposes of strategy identification and implementation.
  • Calculate key performance indicators, benchmarks and measures.
  • Provide advice, training and/or guidance to staff in the supported function, as necessary.
  • Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business, MBA/CPA preferred.
  • 6+ years of related experience ideally in a Consumer Products environment.
  • Strong analytical skills through experience working on complex transactions.
  • Strong knowledge of financial metrics.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Proven ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Strong communication skills, demonstrated in written and verbal report writing.
  • Self-starter, previous experience of working in a high performing environment.
  • Responsive, a strong ability in anticipating needs and delivering on commitments.
  • Proven ability to identify, evaluate, develop new ideas and deliver results.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Strong report writing skills.
  • Detail oriented and accurate.
  • Highly proficient in Excel.
  • Working extended days and weekends as necessary.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
  • 401k with company matching.
  • Annual bonus eligibility.
  • In house & online learning & development.
  • Education assistance program.
  • Free bag of premium pet food each month.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial modelingbudgetingforecastingportfolio analysisbrand performance analyticskey performance indicatorsfinancial metricsdata analysisreport writingproject research
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingself-starterdetail orientedresponsiveability to prioritizeability to meet deadlines
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBACPA