Mars · 8 months ago
M&A Integration & Transformation Manager
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $118K/yr
4+ years expMars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products. The M&A Integration & Transformation Manager will support the assessment of newly acquired business systems and enable the integration strategy, ensuring a seamless transition during M&A integrations. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to execute integrations precisely while working towards long-term ERP readiness goals.
Food and BeverageConsumer GoodsManufacturingConfectionery
Responsibilities
Partner with FinTech and DT stakeholders on pipeline assessments and technical due diligence while aligning integration efforts with compliance, reporting, and controllership requirements
Support system design readiness and unit testing by partnering with the newly acquired business and regional finance teams for UAT coordination and 'mock' submission cycles across acquired units
Support financial data validation, remediation tracking, issue resolution while also influencing integration strategy, maintaining governance and driving change management across multiple concurrent integrations
Partner with FinTech COEs (e.g., Management Reporting, Master Data) to align integrations to Mars standards
Partner with Data Champions and Business Unit Finance Teams to align Unit/Entity (One Corporate Data) structuring, Brand/Category setup, KPI alignment, and initial Periodic Close support/nurturing
Ensure accurate tracking of inorganic vs. organic growth and NCFO reclasses
Serve as the bridge between M&A FinTech and the Finance Master Data Governance Team (FMDGT), ensuring integration design decisions align with Mars’ enterprise data model and SAP S/4HANA standards, and are translated into compliant master data setups within the Digital Core governance framework
Partner with Intake and Portfolio Management to support ERP transition planning and early-stage data harmonization activities (SAP S/4HANA and Central Finance)
Drive consolidation- and CFIN-level Chart of Accounts (CoA) mapping for Year 2/Year 3 system integrations
Partner with Corporate Development and FinTech to evolve the integration playbook & build strategic capabilities, while maintaining strong documentation & sharing lessons learned to continuously refine integration best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
4–6 years of experience in financial systems, corporate finance, or M&A integration
Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, including General Ledger (GL) Master Data and financial reporting structures
Experience with consolidated and SAP Chart of Accounts (CoA) mapping and governance
Familiarity with ERP and financial data transformation in the context of acquisitions
Proven ability to work across business functions, translate financial integration decisions into system design, and operate within governance frameworks
Exceptional project management, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to operate in high-confidentiality, fast-paced environments with evolving priorities
Benefits
Medical and dental benefits
Participation in 401k plan
Paid time off benefits
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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