Sr. Manager - Sustainability Finance & Strategy E2E Supply Finance 21

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Manager - Sustainability Finance & Strategy to oversee the financial strategy and governance of Pet Nutrition's sustainability initiatives. The role involves leading financial stewardship for sustainability investments, developing frameworks for ROI and compliance, and partnering with various teams to integrate financial rigor into sustainability plans. Candidates should have over 10 years of finance experience and strong skills in strategic investment decisions and complex financial modeling.
The Sr. Manager - Sustainability Finance & Strategy will lead the financial strategy, analysis, governance, and value optimization of Pet Nutrition's sustainability agenda across Climate, Circularity, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). They will also serve asa strategic finance partner to Sustainability, Supply, and Corporate teams-enabling data-driven investment decisions, regulatory readiness, and long-term value creation by balancing financial returns with sustainability impact in support of Mars' 2030 ambitions.

What are we looking for?10+ years of Finance experience with strong FP&A and business partnering foundation Proven leadership in strategic investment decisions and complex financial modeling Experience in one or more of: Sustainability / ESG finance Supply chain finance Regulatory or cost modeling environments Strong ability to translate ambiguous, evolving environments into structured financial strategies Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate across global, cross-functional teams What will be your key responsibilities?1. Strategic Finance Leadership - Sustainability PortfolioOwn financial stewardship of sustainability investments across Climate Action, Circular Packaging, and EPR Lead prioritization and resource allocation, optimizing trade-offs across: Financial impact (COGS, OH, CAB) Regulatory risk mitigation (EPR, SB54, etc. ) Sustainability outcomes (carbon, circularity, materials) Develop and embed frameworks to assess ROI, sustainability impact, and compliance (dual KPI lens), including IVCP/AEP integration Shape the long-term sustainability investment roadmap aligned to Mars targets and business strategy 2. EPR Financial Strategy & Governance (Anchor Responsibility)

EPR is a rapidly evolving regulatory space with material financial exposure requiring centralized ownership, governance, and expertise. Serve as Finance lead for EPR strategy, roadmap, and end-to-end financial modeling Build enterprise capabilities to: Forecast EPR fees, penalties, and cash impacts by state and portfolio Model scenarios based on packaging design, weight, recyclability, and volumes Develop financial and compliance guardrails to support innovation decisions Establish governance for EPR-related financial compliance across PN NA, including partnership with accounting on accrual inputs Partner cross-functionally (Sustainability, Commercial, Supply, Corporate Affairs, vendors) to identify and influence cost optimization levers 3. Business Partnering - Climate & CircularityPartner with Climate and Sustainability teams to: Embed financial rigor into Climate Action Plans (CAP) and packaging glidepaths Translate sustainability targets into financial plans (IVCP, AEP, MBR) Budgeting and forecasting for Regenerative Agriculture and emissions reduction programs Provide decision support on marginal abatement cost vs. financial return trade-offs Support leadership presentations on sustainability roadmaps, performance vs. targets, and financial implications, including ROI and resourcing recommendations 4. Performance Management & ReportingLead end-to-end sustainability financial reporting and insights, including: Quarterly tracking of key programs (EPR, PCR, D4C, Regen Ag, SIG, Logistics, etc. ) Development and standardization of scorecards (e. g. , Sustainability Tracker integration) Ensure alignment between: Financial performance (actuals vs. plan) Sustainability outcomes (vs. targets) Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership 5. Value Creation & Business Case DevelopmentBuild, evaluate, and challenge business cases for sustainability investments, including: COGS impacts (PCR, packaging redesign, Regen Ag, SIG, etc. ) Overhead and capability investments External partnerships and regulatory compliance costs Support the development of executive-ready materials (white papers, briefs) to inform investment decisions Identify and drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation opportunities 6. Data, Systems & Capability BuildingPartner with Data/Tech teams to: Develop scalable tools (e. g. , EPR calculators, forecasting models, sustainability financial tracking) Partner on ideation with R&D and Commercial for data integrity across packaging, material, and emissions datasets Development of Sustainability Financial Reporting Consolidation Tool Establish standardized data models and governance for sustainability finance Act as Finance lead in cross-functional transformation initiatives 7. Regulatory & External ReadinessMonitor emerging sustainability regulations (EPR, plastics, climate disclosures) Translate regulatory developments into financial risks, scenarios, and strategic implications Serve as Finance interface for external partners, consultants, and industry forums Leadership & Impact:Acts as a thought leader, advancing integration of sustainability into financial decision-making Regularly engages PN NA leadership, Global Sustainability, and Corporate Finance Drives cross-functional alignment across: Supply Chain (Supply, Commercial, R&D) Sustainability Corporate Affairs Finance PN NA Leadership Team W.