Mars Finance Leadership Experience 2027 - Graduate Programme

Mars; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

CIMA support with study leave

Mentors and coaches

Flexible hybrid working

Dogs in the office

Job summary

Mars invites graduates to join the Finance Leadership Experience 2027, a three-year rotational programme designed to develop leadership and functional finance capabilities across supply finance, market finance, financial control, or internal audit.

You will gain international exposure, work on real decisions, and join a global trainee community with mentors and a strong development focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject (graduating next summer or within 2 years)
• Willingness to pursue the CIMA qualification
• Internationally mobile with flexibility for Slough or Paddington sites
• Good analytical skills and strong interest in finance
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring a fresh viewpoint

Responsibilities

• 3 x 12-month placements across diverse finance areas
• Make impact from Day 1 and develop continuously
• Join a global trainee community and a Mars-wide network

Skills

Analytical skills

Finance interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Finance Leadership Experience 2027 - Graduate Programme

Your future as a leader starts today.

Are you dreaming about becoming a finance leader at one of the biggest FMCG companies?

The Mars Finance Leadership Experience (MFLE) is a great start to develop both functional and leadership capabilities while experiencing various areas of finance. The programme is a solid foundation for future finance leaders who can later become a manager, lead a team, or fulfil themselves as an individual contributor in a strategic position.

You’ll take on roles with local and regional exposure and make decisions with real consequences. The work will come thick and fast, preparing you for the challenges tomorrow.

The MFLE comprises of three 12-month placements, where you will be exposed to different areas of Finance. You will get placements in supply finance or market finance, financial control or internal audit or contribute to our finance digitalization agenda. On top, there is the potential opportunity for international experience through the programme’s regional scope.

After the three years you will be a versatile finance business partner and you can hold a strategic role within any of our segments or be on your way to being a finance manager with a team of your own.

What will you do?

• 3 x 12-month placements, giving you perspective to experience diversity of finance and craft your own personalized career path.
• Opportunity to make impact from Day 1, allowing you to develop every day.
• Join our global trainee community, create friends for life, and join a Global business.

Who are we looking for?

• You’ll have have obtained a degree in any subject, graduating next summer or graduated within the last 2 years
• Willingness to pursue the CIMA qualification.
• Internationally mobile. You could be based out of our Slough or Paddington site, and we ask that you are flexible during your time on the program.
• You have good analytical skills and a strong interest in finance.
• You are not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring a fresh viewpoint.

What are the benefits?

• Starting salary of £33,000 and joining bonus of £2,000.
• Company paid CIMA (including study leave)
• We’ll give you access to inspiring mentors and coaches to help you grow.
• Flexible, hybrid working.
• Dogs in the office (depending on the office)

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 company bonus.

For more information, please visit careers.mars.com/UK/en/students-graduates