Senior Finance Specialist - Payroll

Mars Incorporated; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services company in Victoria is seeking a Senior Finance Specialist - Payroll to manage payroll accounting and compliance. This role involves supporting payroll projects and ensuring accurate financial practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting and payroll systems. The position offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to work with renowned brands. Applications close on October 1, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Access to Mars University for learning

Qualifications

• Manage provisions for leave liabilities and employee expense management.
• Understand compliance and payroll process improvement.
• Ability to work proactively and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll projects including system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with finance standards and legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Skills

Experience in accounting

Knowledge of payroll systems

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Competitive salary + earning incentive + hybrid

Partner with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver flawless execution

Mars ANZ home to much loved brands such as Whiskas, Skittles, MasterFoods & Snickers

Role based onsite Wodonga (VIC) or Melbourne + hybrid working

At Mars ANZ, we’re on the hunt for a Senior Finance Specialist - Payroll to join our Global Services Finance team.

You’ll support exciting payroll projects—from system upgrades to policy changes—making sure everything runs smoothly and our associates feel the impact (in a good way!). Alongside projects, you’ll also manage payroll accounting and compliance, keeping things accurate, efficient, and future-ready.

What you’ll do

• Support payroll projects & initiatives (system upgrades, compliance changes, process improvements).
• Partner with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver flawless execution.
• Oversee payroll accounting & controls, ensuring compliance with finance standards & legislation.
• Support payroll processing, provide training, and help drive continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in accounting including managing provisions for leave liabilities, amortisation of prepayments and employee expense management.
• Knowledge of payroll systems, compliance, and payroll process improvement.
• A proactive mindset with a knack for problem-solving and building meaningful stakeholder relationships.
• Someone who loves working at pace and making complex processes simple.

Why Mars?

At Mars, you’ll join a purpose-driven company guided by our Five Principles, with access to Mars University for learning and career growth. Expect hybrid flexibility, a supportive team culture, and the chance to work with brands loved by millions.

Ready to make an impact?

Join us and help shape the future of payroll at Mars!

Applications close: Wednesday 1st of October, 2025

What we stand for

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.

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.