Global Finance Business Partner, f/m/x

Mars

Global Finance Business Partner providing strategic financial guidance for Mars' procurement in Europe. Leading financial planning, reporting, and compliance oversight with regional stakeholders.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeWarsaw • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, reporting, and forecasting, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic insights. Proficient in leading regional change initiatives and aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.

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Financial ManagementReporting and ForecastingStrategic AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementReportingForecastingStrategic AnalysisFinancial MethodologiesSavings AnalysisBusiness Evaluation ToolsGovernance OversightCompliance AuditingRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam PlayerInfluencing SkillsStakeholder EngagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceMBA

Industry Keywords

Procurement OperationsCommercial ManagementFinancial InsightsGlobal Function ExperienceAnnual Execution Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Strategic Insights and Guidance to the MGS Commercial Regional Management Team.
Influence and partner with the Regional Commercial Head (RCH), and full Regional Management Team (MT) to deliver on commitments.
Lead and drive regional change initiatives to create and sustain world-class procurement operations and improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Apply business evaluation and strategy tools to diagnose business situations, identify risks and opportunities, and formulate/recommend strategic options to the Regional MT.
Establish strategies and execution/methodologies for the regional team and align improvement strategies to MGS Commercial Global.
Lead and Deploy Standardized Financial Processes to the MGS Commercial Region.
Lead financial planning, reporting, and forecasting for this Region’s operating costs that are aligned to its strategy (Annual Execution Plan - AEP) and drive achievement of its Productivity Plan (P&L, Inflation Mitigations, One time CASH).
Understand and pressure test key assumptions in AEP and Productivity agenda.
Leverage centralized MGS Finance teams to report accurate operating costs.
Apply analytical techniques on savings and operating costs to derive financial insights and recommend timely business decisions and investments that drive optimal financial value for total Mars Inc.
Coordination with Regional MT to provide insightful periodic commentary and forecasts that will be included in standardized MGS reports.
Engage with Regional Stakeholders to Build MGS Commercial Brand Equity.
Work with Regional MT to prepare the ASP (Annual Savings Plan) Alignment and Value Creation communication decks for the Senior Regional Stakeholders – ensure accuracy and credibility of reported financials.
Articulate/explain financial methodologies and performance to Regional Stakeholders, including Regional Segment Presidents, CFO’s, and Commercial Leaders.
Share best practices and influence standardization of MGS Commercial S&F processes across Mars Stakeholders.
Provide Governance Oversight and Escalation of Issues when appropriate.
Assess and prioritize financial risks to ensure protection of critical company assets.
Analyse and self-audit reported savings to ensure compliance to financial methodologies and credibility with Stakeholders.
Partner with Transformation Managers and 3rd party auditor to ensure observations are communicated and savings adjustments are completed in a timely manner.
Review Internal Audit findings, check-in on remediation and ICE rollout progress, provide consultation as needed; escalate issues when appropriate.
Provide feedback on Savings Methodology and ensure alignment to MGS Commercial Global.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or higher degrees in Accounting, Finance or MBA.
Minimum 6 years’ experience with solid experience in financial management, reporting and forecasting.
Strong analysis skills.
Advanced command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills.
SAP experience.
Accounting background.
Experience working in a global function/organization (working across different time-zones/regions/businesses).
Strong verbal and written communication skill.
Strong team player.
Fluent English is a must.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract of employment.
Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.
Life insurance.
Private medical care.
Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars.
MultiBenefit Program.
Lunch card.
Extra savings scheme to support you in the long perspective.
Support in career building through personalized development plan.
On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that your family and friend are going to love.
Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
A modern and pet friendly office in the City Centre.