VP Enterprise Technology, Finance, Legal Risk

Job Description:

This role exists to lead the technology strategy, delivery, and continuous evolution of Enterprise Technology capabilities across Corporate Finance, Fin Tech, MGS Finance, Legal, and Risk. The position orchestrates cross-functional digital transformation, aligning product platforms, data, and AI solutions with Mars’ enterprise technology strategy to deliver integrated, scalable, and value-driven outcomes for Associates and corporate functions in Finance, Legal and Risk.

Lead the end-to-end strategy, design, delivery, and evolution of MGS Finance, Legal and Risk act as the technology delivery partner for Fin Tech, Lead the Tax, Audit, and Treasury (Corporate Finance) technology strategy, design, delivery and continuous improvement.

Act as the senior technology partner to Corporate Finance, Fintech, Legal and Risk leadership teams, understand key business process value streams to maximize value creation and business performance.

Align Segment/Division/Region finance, legal and risk-specific initiatives with Mars enterprise technology strategy and digital agenda

Champion and scale a product-based operating model with end-to-end ownership of platforms and capabilities

Lead development and deployment of key enterprise platforms (e.g.,CFIN, One Stream, Anaplan, Blackline, Vin, High Radius, Archer, Fusion, Enablon, Symphony, Ironclad, Persuit)

Drive Agile, Dev Ops, and AI-enabled delivery approaches across teams

Orchestrate value creation across Legal, Risk, Finance, Enterprise Technology, CTO, AI, GDO and Segments

Sequence and prioritize initiatives to maximize enterprise impact and minimize duplication

Ensure integration across P&O, Commercial, Operations, and other enterprise domains

Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and deployment programs (Kellanova Integration, etc.)

Drive organizational change management, adoption, and communication strategies for corporate wide programs, ensure Segment, Regions, Divisions are prepared for change management and adoption, to enable performance and value creation.

Act as escalation point for global deployments and ensure delivery against business outcomes

Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Finance, Fin Tech, MGS, Legal, Risk and within the Segments and Divisions.

Enable collaboration across federated technology teams, including CTO & AI, GDO, and Segment CDIO organizations

Ensure alignment of delivery teams, service lines, and external partners

Oversee enterprise technology delivery teams supporting Finance, Legal, and Risk platforms and services

Ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing operations with strong SLA and incident management discipline

Maintain robust governance over data integrity, privacy, compliance, and enterprise architecture

Lead strategic partner relationships and vendor governance

Drive value-based contracting, performance management, and long-term ecosystem sustainability

Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and market trends

Foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement

Ensure Mars remains at the forefront of Finance technology innovation

This role operates at the intersection of enterprise strategy and functional delivery, bridging Finance with the broader Enterprise Technology ecosystem. It requires deep collaboration across MGS capability and delivery teams, segment technology organizations, and executive leadership.

The role is accountable for integrating complex technology landscapes into a cohesive product and platform ecosystem, enabling seamless Associate experiences and enterprise-wide value creation. It functions within a federated operating model and plays a critical role in aligning priorities, managing interdependencies, and scaling digital transformation across regions and segments.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

• 15+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale technology organizations in complex global environments
• Business acumen of functional process for Finance from Strategic planning, forecasting to…