In these roles you don’t have a direct team reporting into you. You are responsible for a part of the business and demonstrate your ability to deliver results by influencing others without direct authority, while building your network and relationships. As you do so, you build your knowledge of Finance, your organizational agility and your understanding of the business. You are responsible for your personal growth and development.
Why are levels of influence important to consider?
The impact you’ll have on the business is directly linked to your level of influence. Although some roles are narrow in scope while others are broader, there is an opportunity to exercise influence and business leadership at every level – your level of influence is determined by the impact you have on the organization. Expanding your circle of influence through roles and experiences is important as you progress at Mars.
Learn more about the various levels of influence below.
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Roles with influence at individual level
Roles with influence at team or project level
These are the roles where you’re focused on developing your influencing and leadership skills, by coaching others to achieve business results. Experience can come from directly leading teams, managing project teams or managing vendors. As you continue to focus on your own development, you are expected to lead, coach and develop others while creating an engaging work environment.
Roles with influence at the organizational level
At the organizational level you are responsible for managing vision and Purpose, leading a part of the Finance organization with strong business acumen. At this level of the organization, you will lead, coach and develop not only your direct team but also the wider organization and function.
As you consider your career path, focus on broadening your skills and experiences. Do not limit your career to a specific roles or linear paths. Keep an open mind when thinking about your next best role and remember that there are many different paths to continuously develop and grow at Mars. While becoming a CFO is a great career aspiration, be cautious not to limit yourself to just one role; instead, consider a number of exciting roles where you could have a greater impact.