Finance Manager

Job Description

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