Digital Core TCO Manager

Mars

  • Slough, Berkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:As the Digital Core TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Leader, you will be the FP&A Associate responsible for modeling and managing the end-to-end cost view of Mars’ global Digital Core transformation program. This role is pivotal in helping program and enterprise leadership make informed decisions by providing a comprehensive and dynamic view of the financial implications of design, scope, deployment, and operating model choices.You will work cross-functionally with MGS and segment finance teams, DT teams, transformation leaders, and external partners to assess the TCO of each system within scope, and build forward-looking cost models that support scenario planning, trade-off analysis, and long-term investment strategy.What are we looking for?
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or investment analysis roles—ideally within a large transformation or technology program
  • Proven ability to build complex financial models that drive strategic decision-making
  • Experience with enterprise systems or technology-related costing (e.g., ERP, SaaS, infrastructure) preferred
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical discussions into financial insights
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Develop and maintain detailed Total Cost of Ownership models for all systems and components within the Digital Core program (including SAP S/4HANA and edge systems).
  • Support strategic decisions by modeling financial scenarios across different operating models, deployment timelines, and program choices.
  • Provide insight into run and maintain costs vs. transformation investments to help optimize resource allocation and long-term value delivery.
  • Support business case development and ongoing updates, aligning assumptions and inputs with evolving program scope.
  • Coordinate with segment finance and functional leads to gather input, align assumptions, and ensure coherence across cost models.
  • Communicate financial impact of options clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Ensure accuracy, transparency, and version control of TCO models to maintain a single source of truth.
What can you expect from Mars?
  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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