The Mars Finance Leadership Experience (MFLE) is a full-time, 3-year rotational program designed to support university graduates development in the early years of their Finance career. Associates will rotate through 3 different business areas in Finance across Mars locations – inclusive of Mars Wrigley, Mars Petcare, Royal Canin, Internal Audit, Mars Global Services, and more! In each role of the program, you will be a partner to the business to enable growth and support day to day operations. Examples of the types of work you will do include producing periodic and quarterly reporting and ensure timely submission of data in compliance with corporate deadlines, improving processes, procedures and internal controls and complete special projects, and more. Throughout your first 3 years with Mars, our goal is that you form a strong foundation across multiple types of finance roles to become a strong finance leader within the broader organization.

First year MFLEs will be placed in either Newark, NJ, Franklin, TN, or St. Charles, MO. Your location will be based on the roles we have available in those cities at the time of your offer, but your preferences will be taken into account. After your first year, there are a wide variety of locations available to MFLEs based on available roles across the business. It is expected that you relocate at least once during your time in the program to ensure you’re gaining valuable experience with different business units across Mars.

As an Associate in the Mars Finance Leadership Experience, you will:

• Help our finance team drive our digital agenda by unlocking analytics capabilities, processes and helping to mold the usage and adoption of next generation applications and technologies
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive value through tangible assignments (vary depending on business need) with visibility to senior leadership within the organization
• Build capability in sought after skills including but not limited to data storytelling, analysis, process optimization, senior leader communication, project ownership and stakeholder alignment
• Participate in various training and skill building events as part of the MFLE program
• Join a diverse community of early-talent finance professionals to help guide you through your transition into the first phase of your career

What are we looking for?

• Students who are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in finance, economics, accounting, or related field, with a graduation conferral date between December 2024 and June 2025
• We are looking for agile candidates who have a drive for results, a desire to learn, and who can quickly build relationships and collaborate effectively
• We are looking for students who are passionate about the consumer products industry and want to build a long-term career in finance and related fields
• Willingness to relocate to the site of the role (Newark NJ, Franklin TN, St. Charles MO) and who are willing to relocate during the course of the program to other Mars locations (relocation support is provided each time associates are required to move as part of this program)
• Open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work sponsorship
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug & background screening

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 150,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Mars Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Exciting professional and social engagement activities throughout the experience that provide opportunities to network with your MFLE peers all the way up to senior leaders.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you succeed and get the most out of your experience.
• A hybrid work model that simultaneously celebrates the benefits of focusing remotely and the connection & co-creation that happens when we work together in person.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• Some of the perks you will receive are an industry competitive salary & benefits packages, fun freebies, and pet-friendly offices.
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About Mars:

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. Our Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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.