Cash Manager – Cash Flow Optimization

Job Description

Cash Manager | Mars

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Mars, located in Brentwood, TN, with regular in-office collaboration expected, enabling occasional remote work. Mars works with over 170,000 diverse and talented Associates, striving to build the world it wants tomorrow, today. This role is central to the company’s financial strategy and operational integrity, focusing on optimizing free cash flow and enhancing enterprise value. It offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the company’s financial performance and long-term success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Brentwood, TN

• Team: Serves as a key strategic partner to the pet business and collaborates with various internal stakeholders.
• Mission: Optimize free cash flow and enhance enterprise value through precise forecasting, strategic financial partnership, and cross-functional influence.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Power BI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cash Flow Forecasting & Analysis: Lead short-term and long-term cash forecasting, analyzing financial statements to identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Working Capital Management: Spearhead initiatives to improve the cash conversion cycle by optimizing all components of working capital in collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Serve as the primary liaison for cash management matters, preparing and presenting clear, concise reports on cash flow performance and projections to leadership.
• Process and Systems Enhancement: Drive continuous improvement of cash management processes, forecasting methodologies, and internal controls, leveraging SAP and Power BI systems.
• Strategic Financial Partnership: Provide expert financial counsel to business partners, influencing decision-making through sound analysis and a deep understanding of financial principles.

The Must-Haves
• Background: University degree in Accounting or Finance. Career level: Manager.
• Experience: Minimum five-year financial experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities; cash management experience preferred but not required.
• Skills: SAP experience or equivalent ERP system, Power BI experience along with strong digital skillset, successful communication with ability to influence via financial acumen, strong business partnership, and mutual accountability mindset.
• Bonus: MBA or CPA a plus.