Finance Business Partner

• Partner with the business to unlock a more efficient supply chain.
• Mars Petcare Australia home to market leading brands such as PEDIGREE®,  DINE® & WHISKAS®
• 2-year fixed term contract based in Melbourne or Wodonga (VIC)

Here at Mars Petcare Australia, home of great brands such as Pedigree, Dine and Whiskas, we believe in Creating a Better World for our Pets.

As part of our Integrated Supply Chain Transformation Program we have a newly created opportunity for a Finance Business Partnerto be based at our Mars Petcare site in Wodonga or from our Melbourne office.

You’ll be the Finance Business Partner for the Logistics Acceleration workstream of the Transformation Program.

What is the Integrated Supply Chain Transformation Program?

This program will transform the way we PLAN, MAKE and DELIVER to our customers creating a more agile, efficient, and resilient supply chain.

It will revolutionise Mars Pet Nutrition ANZ’s supply chain, unlocking value and efficiencies through aligned and optimised digital solutions.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Finance lead on the Logistics Acceleration workstream of the program to ensure quality data and analysis for decision making. 
• Responsible for the  financial modelling of options and development of the detailed business case, influencing effective decision making through strong information and insights. 
• Together with the Commercial and Logistics project leads, seek out new opportunities for external partnerships.  Align options and proposals with local and global stakeholders. 
• Responsible for managing Logistics Acceleration workstream overall budget, forecast and operating financials to meet local and global requirements ensuring rigor and discipline in delivering against project commitments.   
• Work closely with the Project PMO and Lead to ensure strong governance, project delivery and reporting of business case.  
• Bringing an entrepreneurial mindset and approach to the Logistics Acceleration project 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor Level degree qualification in Finance, Accounting or related field. 
• 5+ years relevant work experience, with manufacturing or supply chain Business Partnering
• Strong external perspective including knowledge of different business models, problem solving skills and Business Partnering skills
• Multi-national corporate experience working across different time zones and geographies
• Digitally savvy with experience of either managing supply chain operations with a significant digital reliance or leading deployment of transformation programmes with a significant digital component.
• Excellent communications skills with proficient English language (both written and verbal)

What can you expect from Mars?

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. 
• Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance. 
• Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs. 
• Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through on our sustainable generation plan. 
• A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars. 

Applications will close on Sunday the 21st of April, at midnight AEST.

Please note: This opportunity is a fixed term contract opportunity. There may be relocation on offer for selected candidates.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.