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Mars UK • DEU-Baveria-Unterhaching | Germany

Mars Finance Leadership Experience Traineeship

Salary:  £58,000 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

Shape Your Finance Leadership Future in Our Mars Finance Leadership Experience Traineeship

Start date: 1 September 2026

Location: Unterhaching

Salary: 58k + bonus

Start your career as a future leader through our comprehensive Mars Finance Leadership Experience (MFLE) traineeship that lays a solid foundation for you as a future financial leader. Seize the opportunity to lead projects, manage teams and gain both local and international experience while making decisions in real time. The dynamic work environment will prepare you for the challenges of the future.

Do you dream of becoming a Finance Leader at a leading FMCG company?

The MFLE programme is a three-year traineeship consisting of three 12-month rotations. These rotations offer you a diverse range of experiences in different facets of our organisation. Immerse yourself in areas such as supply finance, market finance, financial control or digital. On top, there is the potential opportunity for international experience through the programme's regional scope. This is your chance to shape your leadership trajectory and create a lasting impact. Your future as a leader starts now with the Mars Leadership Experience Traineeship!

And after your traineeship?

Our MFLE alumni lead companies in various sectors as CFOs and Finance Strategic Leaders. This programme gives you the chance to grow into one of our future finance leaders. After 3 years, you will be a versatile Finance Business Partner, well on your way to taking on a strategic role within our Finance organisation or becoming a Finance Manager with your own team.

Are you our future Finance Leader?

  • You'll have obtained a master degree in finance-related discipline graduating by September 2026 or graduated within last 2 years
  • You have high ambition and to become a finance director.
  • You have strong analytical skills and a deep interest in finance.
  • You fearlessly dare to challenge the status quo with a fresh perspective.
  • You are looking for personal growth and want to gain international experience
  • You are fluent in German and English.

What can you expect from this traineeship?

  • A competitive starting salary along with excellent benefits, including an annual company bonus and an annual salary increase.
  • Long-term investment in your growth through leading development opportunities such as inspiring mentors, buddies and training courses. You also get access to Mars University for continuous learning.
  • Flexible, hybrid work options that meet your needs to balance work and personal life.
  • The autonomy to determine your own career path and create a future within finance that fits your goals.

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

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