Mars Finance Internship Experience
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Job Description
About Mars
Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales. They produce some of the world’s best-loved brands, including:
• Candy & Chocolate: M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, SKITTLES®, 5™, EXTRA®, ORBIT®
• Petcare: PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®,
• Food: BEN’S ORIGINAL®
• Other: COCOAVIA®
Beyond consumer brands, Mars also operates in pet health and services through businesses like:
• Banfield Pet Hospitals™
• BluePearl®
• Linnaeus
• AniCura
• VCA™
• Pet Partners™
Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries. They employ over 140,000 Associates, guided by their Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
Mars Finance Internship Experience
As a Mars Finance Intern, you will:
• Drive Digital Agenda: Help the finance team unlock analytics capabilities, develop processes, and promote the usage of next-generation applications and technologies.
• Deliver Value through Projects: Collaborate with stakeholders on tangible, project-based assignments that contribute to business objectives. These projects provide visibility to senior leadership.
• Develop In-Demand Skills: Build capability in sought-after skills like data storytelling, analysis, process optimization, senior leader communication, project ownership, and stakeholder alignment.
• Potential for Full-Time Opportunity: The internship offers a competitive experience with the potential to join the MARS Finance Leadership Experience (MFLE) program post-graduation after successful internship performance and evaluation.
Specific areas of focus include:
• Finance
• Accounting
Locations:
• Newark, NJ (Mars Wrigley)
• Franklin, TN (Mars Petcare)
• Chicago, IL
• Other offices across North America within various business units
Business Units with available internships:
• Mars Wrigley
• Mars Petcare
• Royal Canin
• Mars Global Services
• Internal Audit
What Mars is looking for:
• Agile and Driven: Candidates should be motivated, results-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of building relationships quickly.
• Passionate about Consumer Products: A genuine interest in the consumer products industry is essential.
• Finance/Accounting Background: Students should have a background in Finance, Accounting, or related business fields.
• Eligibility: Eligible candidates will intern the summer prior to their final graduation date (typically rising seniors).
• Relocation: Willingness to relocate to the site of the role (Newark NJ, Franklin TN, St. Charles MO, or Chicago IL)
• Work Authorization: Open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work sponsorship.
What Mars offers interns:
• Real-World Experience: A 10–12-week summer program with opportunities to tackle real-world business problems.
• Professional and Social Engagement: Exciting events and opportunities to network with fellow interns and senior leaders.
• Coaching and Mentorship: Ongoing guidance and support to ensure intern success.
• Hybrid Work Model: A balance of remote work and in-person collaboration.
• Learning & Development: Access to Mars University and other development resources.
• Competitive Perks: Industry-competitive salary, benefits package, fun freebies, and pet-friendly offices.
