MEX Financial Efficiency

Job Description
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of the P&L through proper management of CFIN vs. 1CPL mappings, disciplined execution of the monthly closing process, and continuous implementation of efficiencies and improvements in financial information flows. This role acts as a critical control point between Finance, SAP, AO Reports, and business teams, guaranteeing clear, timely, and actionable visibility. Serve as a trusted partner across Supply Chain Finance activities, collaborating with Market Finance, Commercial, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply, and Engineering to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency. Ensure strong financial governance and controls for the Business Unit, covering the full Supply Chain Finance scope—including cost control, planning, budgeting, reporting, project costs, operational costs, and inventory cash management.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience in Finance, ideally in roles related to FP&A, Demand Finance, or Supply Finance.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, cost centers, profit centers, and monthly closing processes.
• Solid knowledge of COGS accounting and cost-control methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and drive outcomes across teams.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and maintain a strong focus on objectives.
• Fluent English required (written and spoken).
• Experience with SAP, AO Reports, and reclassification processes is a highly desirable plus.
• University Degree/ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a related field.
• MBA / Post-degree studies highly preferred.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Mapping Administration & Maintenance: Maintain updated CFIN vs. 1CPL mappings, ensuring consistency, integrity, and accurate assignment of accounts and cost centers. Conduct periodic reviews to ensure the mapping structure reflects all relevant movements and organizational changes.
• Monthly Closing Execution (W1): Run the P&L from AO Reports with simulated allocations and a mid-day cutoff to identify pending reclassifications. Validate the following: Trade: Ensure SKU level. COGS: Confirm proper split between factory and market, considering LCC. ACPD: Ensure all cost centers at totals level are zero and IOs used are correct. Identify relevant variances and, if needed, prepare reclassifications for the following period (mainly between brands). Ensure the final P&L provides clear, accurate, and well-explained visibility.
• Continuous Improvement & Post-Close Efficiencies: Identify opportunities to enhance the closing process and overall financial information flow. Propose and implement efficiencies related to cost center and profit center usage, closing timelines and process simplification to eventually advance closing to Monday D1. Document learnings, recurring errors, and preventive actions.
• Tools, Databases & Automation Management: Manage advanced databases (Access, Alteryx, or similar tools). Create and maintain macros, automations, and interfaces to optimize closing activities.Develop solutions to reduce manual errors, accelerate validations, and improve information visibility.
• Financial Support to Commercial, Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply: Provide financial guidance, performance analysis, forecasting support, and strategic insights. Participate in all processes and meetings related to cost accounting and cost management.
• Mid- & Long-Term Financial Shaping and COGS Strategy: Co-develop the mid- and long-term COGS strategy with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams, covering plant operations and inbound/outbound logistics. Use internal Mars benchmarking metrics to build a robust roadmap that delivers the ideal financial shape for the unit (COGS and Working Capital).
• Site CAB (CAPEX) Control & Reporting: Lead site CAPEX governance, including strategy development, ROI evaluation, project tracking, and post-launch analysis. Ensure strong financial assessment of investment decisions through IRR and Economic Profit evaluation.
• COGS Control, Forecasting & Reporting: Oversee COGS control activities, including period closing, reporting, and variance analysis. Ensure accurate projections for decision-making and support the Do It Best (DiB) program through project validation, planning consolidation, and results monitoring.
• Site Governance & Financial Controls: Ensure site processes are fully aligned with Corporate Governance standards and the Finance Manual. Guarantee accurate and well-controlled period-end accruals. Identify risks and implement actions to mitigate or eliminate them.

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.