Finance Manager

11 hours ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Mars Full time

Job Description:

  • Ready to sit in the co-pilot seat and help steer the business forward?
  • Mars New Zealand home to market leading brands such as MARS, SNICKERS, EXTRA, ECLIPSE, PEDIGREE
  • Perm Full time role, based onsite Ellerslie + Hybrid working + Free onsite parking

At Mars, we're more than just a global business generating over $35 billion in annual sales — we're a passionate, people-first, family-owned company.

We're looking for a Finance Manager to join Mars NZ — someone who loves turning numbers into insight, partnering closely with Sales, and influencing big commercial decisions.

In this role, you'll act as the S&F co-pilot to our Commercial teams, while also leading financial performance for one of our Segments (Petcare or Snacking) — which are exciting and fast-moving parts of the business.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on commercial partnering, including:

  • Co-piloting the Sales function to deliver against sales, profitability, and strategic goals
  • Partnering with the Sales Director and Sales Leadership Team to shape, measure, and track strategy
  • Leading Sales & Finance input into S&OP+, especially Step 2 / Demand
  • Owning forward-looking planning, forecasts, and insights that support decision-making
  • Tracking and analysing segment performance — growth, profitability, brand, and category
  • Developing and governing Trade Investment spend to maximise returns
  • Delivering high-impact sales reporting, quarterly commentary, and performance insights
  • Partnering with the Financial Controller on annual plans and ongoing performance tracking
  • Supporting key balance sheet reconciliations and ad-hoc commercial projects

Why This Role Matters

This role is both a senior finance leader and a commercial navigator. You'll work across Sales, Marketing, and Supply to ensure we're making smart, customer-centric decisions that drive sustainable growth.

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive here if you bring:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
  • CA / CPA / CIMA (or similar) preferred
  • FMCG experience, ideally partnering with Sales and/or Marketing
  • Strong commercial finance skills — forecasting, trade investment, and performance analysis
  • Confidence using BI tools and advanced Excel to turn data into insight
  • A collaborative style and the ability to build trusted relationships through clear, compelling storytelling

Why Join Mars?

At Mars, you'll find a purpose-led culture, iconic brands, flexible working, and a genuine commitment to development and wellbeing.

You'll be trusted, supported, and empowered to make an impact — every day.

If you're ready to co-pilot growth, influence strategy, and help shape the future of the Pet segment, we'd love to hear from you.

Internal associates: This role has been graded as a T2 opportunity. Ensure that you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications close: Midnight, Sunday the 4th of Jan, 2026

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