Data and Analytics Senior Lead

CompanyMars

LocationSlough, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/12/2026

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Description

Data and Analytics Senior Lead

Mars is a family-owned business with over $50 billion in global sales, producing iconic brands like M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and more. We operate in 80+ countries and are guided by our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Join our 150,000 Associates in creating the world we want tomorrow.

Job Purpose

As we work to transform and optimise Mars, a new program has been mobilised by the Mars leadership team. The program is focused on the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA in Mars across Segments (Petcare, Corporate, Snacking & Food). Much more than a simple “Lift and Shift,” this program will undertake a major process simplification and harmonisation scope as we digitally transform our business.

The program focuses primarily on eight mega process areas: Finance, Source to Pay (procurement and vendor mgmt.), Plan to Fulfil (manufacturing and distribution), Lead to Cash (sales order processing and payment), Governance, Engage to Consume (marketing), Idea to Market (R&D), and Recruit to Retire (HR). This transformation requires thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while applying a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to each of these mega processes.

As part of the program, a new role has been created to provide expertise and support to the SAP data and analytics capabilities being introduced as part of the SAP Digital Core ERP transformation.

The role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of the SAP Datasphere implementation within the programme, along with providing expertise to explore further utilisation of the broader SAP analytic platform’s capabilities and increase the impact within Mars.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, personally and within the team.
Provide strong governance of delivery, including:
Reviewing and assuring solution design, architecture, and data models.
Challenging assumptions, delivery approaches, and technical decisions where required.
Ensuring adherence to SAP best practices and agreed enterprise architecture standards.
Manage delivery risks, dependencies, and quality issues related to data ingestion, modelling, performance, security, and data governance.
Identify opportunities to extend Datasphere beyond initial reporting use cases into advanced analytics, self-service, and cross-domain insight, considering the potential to increase the footprint of SAP analytics through further usage of the SAP BDC platform.

Support business stakeholders in understanding and adopting Datasphere and BDC capabilities.

Support cutover and go-live activities as required.

Collaborate effectively within a diverse team that fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring all contributions are valued and recognised.

Context and Scope

SAP S/4HANA programmes are increasingly defined not only by the successful transition of core transactional processes, but by the ability to deliver trusted, scalable data and analytics. As part of this S/4HANA transformation programme, we require a senior data and analytics lead with deep expertise in SAP Datasphere to oversee the delivery of the in-scope analytics solution and to shape the future data and analytics landscape.

Job Specifications / Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Strong experience of leading in data and analytics within large SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes.
Functional understanding of S4 process areas e.g. Source to Pay, Record to Report, Plan to Fulfil, Lead to Cash.
Proven experience managing and governing Systems Integrators in complex delivery environments.

Strong understanding of:

Data modelling (analytical and semantic)

Data integration patterns

Security, authorisations, and data governance

Demonstrated ability to work with business SMEs and functional consultants to understand requirements and communicate solutions.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills with senior project leadership.

Ability to manage distributed teams, including offshore resources and third-party vendors.

Strong analytical skills with attention to data quality, traceability, and repeatable processes.

Highly organised with proven experience in setting and managing deadlines across diverse stakeholder groups while ensuring clear ownership and accountability for all activities.

Demonstrates a strong team player mindset with a drive to develop new professional skills combined with proactive, growth oriented and goal-focused approach to work.

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 a company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.