Mars Finance Leadership Experience

Job Description:

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 Snacking, Mars Petcare, Royal Canin, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, 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. 

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. Locations could include Chicago, IL, Franklin, TN, Creve Coeur, MO, New York City, NY, Los Angeles, CA, and more! It is expected that you relocate at least once during your time in the program to ensure you’re getting exposure to 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 pursuing a bachelor’s degree program in finance, economics, accounting, or related field, with a graduation conferral date between December 2026 and June 2027 

• 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 (New York City, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago IL, Franklin, TN and others) 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 170,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Mars Five Principles. 

• Join a community cohort of current and former MFLEs who are also early in their career to support and learn from each other 

• 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. 

• 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, Incorporated  

For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.  

Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of Snacking, Food, and Petcare products and services, we employ over 140,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. As a $65 billion family-owned business, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, Pringles®, Cheez-It®, and BEN’S ORIGINAL™. and take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses, including AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, and VCA™.    

We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive. The Mars Compass, inspired by the Economics of Mutuality, is used to measure the company’s progress in service of its purpose; The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.  

For more information about Mars, please visit mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.