Senior Manager, Finance - Sustainability

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager, Finance – Sustainability to join our Global Snacking FP&A and Business Partnering team, supporting the delivery of our sustainability ambitions and long-term business objectives. This role will be pivotal in driving financial transparency, evaluating sustainability investments, and providing strategic insights to support the integration of sustainability priorities into business and financial decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial planning and analysis, financial business partnering, and investment evaluation, preferably within a CPG or sustainability-focused organization.

The Senior Manager, Finance - Sustainability will serve as a strategic thought partner to Sustainability leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, bringing exceptional analytical skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate sustainability objectives into measurable financial outcomes. This individual will collaborate effectively across the business from Corporate to Regions, with Associates in Finance, Sustainability, Procurement, and other functions to drive accountability, enable informed investment decisions, and support the delivery of sustainability commitments.

Candidates should possess a strong understanding of sustainability-related cost drivers, investment prioritization, productivity/value creation, and the financial implications of environmental initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to connect sustainability performance with broader business objectives, evaluate financial trade-offs, and identify opportunities to balance environmental impact, cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.

Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the financial evaluation and support of sustainability strategies and initiatives aligned with Mars business objectives. Provide insights and recommendations to Sustainability and Finance leadership to prioritize investments, optimize resource allocation, and deliver measurable financial and sustainability outcomes.

Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the development and consolidation of sustainability budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Analyze financial performance against targets, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to support delivery of financial commitments. Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate the financial implications of sustainability initiatives and support strategic decisions.

Sustainability Investment & Business Case Evaluation: Partner with Sustainability and cross-functional teams to develop and evaluate business cases for initiatives such as decarbonization, renewable energy, packaging optimization, waste reduction, water efficiency, and sustainable sourcing. Assess investment requirements, operating cost impacts, expected benefits, payback periods, and return on investment to support effective prioritization and decision-making.

Performance Management & Value Creation: Track the financial performance and business benefits of sustainability initiatives against approved plans and commitments. Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, resource utilization, and sustainability productivity. Partner with stakeholders to quantify financial benefits, monitor delivery of savings, and ensure sustainability investments contribute to long-term business value.

Storytelling & Strategic Insights: Translate complex financial and sustainability data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and non-financial stakeholders. Develop performance dashboards, management reports, and…