EU Governance & Control Internship

Job Description:

As G&C Intern you will be part of broader Pet Nutrition Europe Controllership Team, which constitutes the 3rd tier of the new Controllership operating model.

You will be collaborating intensively across PNE Controllership Team and broader business stakeholders to cascade global policies and processes across the EU PN region– as part of the role of Champions of Quality, Connectors and Interpreters across Finance.

What are we looking for?

• You are in the 2nd or 3rd year of your studies, ideally in accounting
• Solid accounting and finance background with track record of delivering results
• SAP Experience or Equivalent ERP system
• Experience with financial statement reporting obligations, including an understanding of US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Up to date knowledge of accounting regulations: Mars GAAP and Mars policies & rules
• Digitally savvy, with strong user and problem-centric approach
• Fluent English required

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Oversee implementation of controls framework, controls testing plan and execution, co-lead governance & control agenda
• Being the champion for controls in all environments, such that associates are aware and feel comfortable contacting and working with, which will provide safe and trusted working environment
• Attention to delivering agreed 2026 ICE (Internal Control Framework) roadmap including closure of the agreed list of process validation across EU countries.
• Promoting healthy and safe controls & governance environment (including mindsets and behaviours) via ensuring EU PN associates performing expected training completion

Our Offer:

• Gain valuable insights: Learn about central business processes and understand how an internationally successful FMCG company operates.
• Exciting projects: Dive into various projects of our popular brands in the chocolate and gum sectors and experience the diversity of our product world.
• Responsibility and support: Take responsibility for independent tasks in projects and benefit from constant support from an experienced team.
• Open and international work environment: Work in a dynamic and diverse team that fosters a strong feedback culture.
• Development opportunities: Benefit from regular development discussions and attractive entry opportunities to advance your career.
• Expand your network: Build valuable and regional contacts in one of the world's most successful branded goods companies.
• Active intern community: Become part of an active intern community with regular events and networking opportunities.
• Flexible working hours: Enjoy flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home to ensure a good work-life balance.

Start: asap

Duration: 6 months

Location: Verden (Aller)

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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 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. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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