Mars – much more than just a chocolate bar! Today in the lecture hall and tomorrow part of a team that promotes world-famous brands such as Twix, Mirácoli, Wrigley’s extra and Whiskas – impossible? Then you don’t know Mars. From the very first day we give you the freedom to make a difference at a global player and the confidence which will help you realize your own projects and ideas. All this in a family-owned company where success is based on the responsibility of each individual but is achieved as a team. 

Internship in Finance / Controlling

Deepen your knowledge and skills in the area of finance and build your personal network by driving your own project forward. Support your team in a variety of tasks, such as consulting and close collaboration with internal stakeholders like marketing / sales , manufacturing / engineering or commercial, finding best possible financial decisions and taking responsibility for profitable and sustainable growth.

Your Tasks:

• Improve and develop new modern controlling tools, competitor benchmarks, spend reviews and return on investment calculations in collaboration with other functions like Marketing & Sales
• Support transition from manually updated Excel analysis tools towards Power BI / tableau based insight generation, enabled by digital technologies
• Take over responsibility for ad hoc requests from internal Business Partners regarding choices and investments to make in the business, bringing in your own view and recommendation on what creates sustainable value for the business

Your Profile:

• Advanced studies in Business Administration, ideally with focus on Controlling
• First practical experience, preferably in controlling
• Ability to work independently & well structured
• A proactive way of working, flexibility & enthusiasm
• Very good communication skills and proficiency in English – basic German skills are beneficial
• Very good skills in Microsoft Office, esp. Excel - ideally Power BI and/or Tableau reporting tools
• EU visa and work permit

Our Offer:

• The opportunity to regularly visit our office in Verden or work 100% remotely from Home Office anywhere in Germany  
• The responsibility for your own project with the support from a well-rehearsed team
• An open and international work environment
• Flexible working-time
• A career talk before the end of your internship regarding future entry possibilities within Mars

Start: Spring 2021 (ideally March/April)
Duration: 4-6 months
Location: Verden (near Bremen)

Internship in Finance & Controlling