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Mars

VP Enterprise Technology, Finance, Legal, & Risk

Salary:  $284,000 – $390,500 per annum
Location:  GIC-Global Innovation Center, Chicago, USA | MVA-Mars, Incorporated | QRC-Mars Chocolate Mexico | WAW-Mars Polska, Warsaw Poland | POL-Mazowieckie-Warsaw | MEX-Queretaro-Queretaro | United States of America
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

This role exists to lead the technology strategy, delivery, and continuous evolution of Enterprise Technology capabilities across Corporate Finance, FinTech, 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enterprise Technology Leadership & Strategy

Lead the end-to-end strategy, design, delivery, and evolution of MGS Finance, Legal and Risk act as the technology delivery partner for FinTech, 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

2. Product & Platform Operating Model

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, OneStream, Anaplan, Blackline, Vin, High Radius, Archer, Fusion, Enablon, Symphony, Ironclad, Persuit)

Drive Agile, DevOps, and AI-enabled delivery approaches across teams

3. Cross-Functional Value Orchestration

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

4. Digital Transformation & Change Leadership

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Theme park discounts
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Learning license
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Context and Scope

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.

Education & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Knowledge / Experience

  • 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 period reporting to year end close, planning, audit, compliance assessments to execution, Cash management to hedging and commodity management. Legal from contract, outside counsel, litigation, IP and matter management. Enterprise and Operational risk management.
  • Proven experience in Finance, Legal and Risk technology ecosystems and enterprise platforms (e.g.,CFIN, OneStream, Anaplan, Blackline, Vin, High Radius, Archer, Fusion, Enablon, Symphony, Ironclad, Persuit)
  • Strong track record in product management, Agile transformation, and DevOps adoption
  • Experience leading large-scale digital transformation and organizational change initiatives
  • Deep understanding of AI, analytics, and data-driven decision-making
  • Experience managing strategic vendor partnerships and global technology ecosystems


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.
A strong focus on 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

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