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Mars Finance Business Partner - M/F/X in Haguenau, France
Job Description:
Location : Haguenau
Segment : Mars Wrigley
Type of contract : Permanent
Join the world’s leading chocolate manufacturer and become a pivotal part of the MMS.com journey, our customizable M&M’S business. As a Finance Business Partner , you won’t just report numbers, you’ll shape the narrative. Your role? Enable bold decisions through robust financial planning, elevate our S&OP with a long-term lens, and act as a strategic co-pilot across the business. You'll be the go-to partner for cross-functional teams in Europe, working hand-in-hand with commercial, supply, and digital teams to fuel our growth in a highly dynamic environment.
What are we looking for?
You hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, or an MBA with a financial focus
You bring at least 4 years of experience in finance, with a strong track record in forecasting, business partnering, and influencing strategic decisions, ideally within FMCG or digital business environments.
You master accounting principles and speak both the language of numbers and strategic impact.
You thrive on data, advanced analytical skills and Excel expertise allow you to translate complexity into clarity.
You prioritize like a pro, navigating ambiguity and zooming in on what drives real value.
You collaborate across silos, influence without authority, and enjoy being a connector within the business.
You’re fluent in both French and English.
You’ve worked in SAP or digital ecosystems? That’s a serious bonus.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Own the Segment Operating Plan: Lead the annual financial planning cycle - set the rhythm, orchestrate inputs, align stakeholders, and deliver accurate, timely submissions that drive the business forward.
Shape the Financial Strategy: Guide market financial forecasting, scenario planning, and performance reviews. Go beyond reporting - challenge, advise, and drive clarity on what matters most.
Deliver Insightful Reporting: Craft financial reports that tell a story - bringing insights to life and supporting data-driven decisions at all levels.
Advise Senior Leaders: Provide independent and strategic viewpoints on P&L and cash flow risks and opportunities - helping Mars navigate smart, bold decisions.
Own Global Storytelling: Be the finance voice for your segment - prepare and present global updates, distill complexity into compelling insights, and foster alignment across markets.
What can you expect from Mars?
At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.
As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.
You will join the most iconic segment of Mars and the world's largest chocolate manufacturer, which includes M&Ms, Snickers, Twix, Maltesers, Freedent, Airways and Be-Kind cereal bars
You will join the 1750 Mars Wrigley Associates spread over the 3 sites in Alsace
In Haguenau, you will work on the site of the largest M&M's factory in Europe and the second largest in the world
In Haguenau, you will work on a unique site, in the heart of the Haguenau forest, with the bonus of a co-working space shared with the Mars Global Services teams, ideal for creating great synergies!
Qualifications
Business Insight
Plans and Aligns
Financial Acumen
Communicates Effectively
Collaborates
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes