Global Supply Chain Finance Director

Job Title: Global Supply Chain Finance Director (P3)

Location: Waltham

The Global Food & Nutrition Supply Finance Director is the lead finance partner to the Global Supply organisation, providing financial leadership, insight and challenge to drive business performance, strategic decision-making and sustainable value creation.

In this role, you will partner with the Global Supply VP and Supply Leadership Team to shape strategy, optimise the global supply network and deliver financial commitments across manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, inventory and sustainability.

You will be responsible for leading the Supply Finance function, overseeing planning and performance management processes, supporting major investment and transformation decisions, and building finance capability across a global organisation.

As a member of the Global Finance Leadership Team, you’ll contributes to the broader finance agenda while ensuring the Supply organisation delivers its strategic, operational and financial objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Qualified finance professional with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and significant experience in finance leadership within a global manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain environment.
• Extensive experience and expertise in supply chain finance, including COGS, manufacturing performance, inventory, logistics, and capital investment.
• Proven ability to partner and influence senior leaders, shaping strategy and driving business transformation.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a global environment.

• Experience supporting digital finance transformation, analytics, automation, or ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Exposure to sustainability-focused financial modelling and ESG-related investments.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as the lead finance partner to Global Supply Chain leadership, providing insight, challenge, and strategic recommendations.
• Support the delivery of growth, profitability, cash, and service objectives through strong financial leadership.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead forecasting, annual planning, and long-range strategic planning across the Supply organisation.
• Drive performance management by identifying risks and opportunities and providing actionable business insights.

Value Creation & Productivity

• Lead productivity and cost optimisation initiatives to drive value creation across the Supply organisation.
• Ensure robust governance, tracking, and delivery of key efficiency and profitability programmes.

Strategic Projects & Transformation

• Provide financial leadership for major transformation and network optimisation initiatives.
• Develop business cases, investment appraisals, and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions.

Capital Allocation & Investment Governance

• Lead the financial evaluation and prioritisation of capital investments.
• Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities and deliver sustainable returns.

Sustainability & Supply Network Strategy

• Support sustainability initiatives through financial analysis and investment governance.
• Partner on supply network and sourcing strategies that balance growth, efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Governance & Stewardship

• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance, and governance across the organisation.
• Drive forecasting accuracy, transparency, and effective resource allocation.

Digital Transformation & Ways of Working

• Champion digital tools, automation, and analytics to improve decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement and simplification of finance processes and reporting.

Talent & Organisation Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global Supply Finance team.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on capability building and continuous learning.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form here: Reasonable Adjustment Request Form.

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