Enterprise AI & Advanced Analytics Director (Finance)

Job Description:

The Enterprise AI & Advanced Analytics Director will lead a team of data scientists and advanced analytics professionals. By leveraging cutting-edge AI, Generative AI (GenAI), and machine learning capabilities the team will deliver impactful insights and business outcomes across R&D /Labs, Finance, and Commercial functions. This role will establish a centralized hub of AI expertise, driving value creation across corporate functions and positioning the organization at the forefront of AI-driven innovation.

The Enterprise AI & Advanced Analytics Director will play a critical role in defining and implementing AI strategies that enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and accelerate innovation. By partnering closely with senior stakeholders, this role will translate complex business challenges into actionable AI initiatives, ensuring Mars maximizes the power of data to fuel the growth ambitions.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Define the AI Strategy: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions to identify and execute AI initiatives that enhance products, services, and operational efficiency for the functions and our segment customers.
• Develop & Deploy AI Solutions: Lead the design, development, and implementation of AI and advanced analytics solutions, including Gen AI, to address key business challenges across R&D, Finance, and Commercial functions.
• Lead a team of AI specialists: Build and manage a high-performing team of data scientists and analytics professionals, driving innovation in AI model development and deployment to solve complex business problems.
• Drive AI Innovation: Promote the integration of AI technologies, including Gen AI, to create new business opportunities, improve efficiency, and foster a data-driven culture across the organization.
• Establish AI Governance: Build an AI Hub of expertise to standardize governance, best practices, and the responsible use of AI, ensuring consistent impact across all enterprise functions.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience building and delivering advanced analytics & AI strategy across an organization and functions, enabling clear business outcomes and insights.
• Experienced leader developing high-performing teams of data scientists and AI professionals. Direct and Indirect management required.
• Minimum 10+ Years experience in Data, AI & Analytics. Preferred enterprise function experience of R&D, Finance or Commercial
• Courage & experiencing leading and driving to action / value realization with business teams & stakeholders
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders across departments (e.g. Technology, Finance, R&D, Commercial ) to align AI / analytics efforts with business priorities.
• Excellent communication skills - written, oral, presentation and interpersonal.
• Knowledge of AI & predictive modelling techniques and how they are best applied to solve organizational problems / opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, with an advanced degree preferred

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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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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.