
Todays valued Associates
Tomorrows leaders
Todays valued Associates
Tomorrows leadersProgramme Overview
We recruit a diverse range of recent graduates who are looking for a leadership career in the finance area. Our Graduate Traineeship: Finance Leadership Experience will enable you to develop both functional and leadership capabilities while experiencing various areas of Finance today, so you can become a Versatile Business Partner tomorrow. The program is a solid foundation for future finance leaders who can become later a manager, lead a team, or fulfil themselves as an individual contributor in a strategic position.
What are the benefits?
Not only will you have a competitive starting salary of £33.000 plus a joining bonus of £2.000, there are also endless opportunities to develop yourself and have a positive impact on our business through 3 different rotations including the opportunity to gain international experience through working in regional projects or placements abroad.
You can expect:
An employment contract for an indefinite period, a bonus system dependant on individual and business results, a full range of benefits including flexible working hours and the possibility of combining remote work with office work; support from an experienced mentor, coach, trainers, and the best managers; additional support in developing crutial compentencies in a series of training sessions, as a part of a dedicated Leadning & Development program that will help you develop all the skills necessary to become one of our future leaders and company paid CIMA (including study leave).
You can expect:
An employment contract for an indefinite period, a bonus system dependant on individual and business results, a full range of benefits including flexible working hours and the possibility of combining remote work with office work; support from an experienced mentor, coach, trainers, and the best managers; additional support in developing crutial compentencies in a series of training sessions, as a part of a dedicated Leadning & Development program that will help you develop all the skills necessary to become one of our future leaders and company paid CIMA (including study leave).
Programme description
- 3 x 12-month placements
- Opportunity to gain cross cultural experience through working on regional projects or placement abroad
- Placement in different areas of finance: supply finance or market finance, internal control or audit or digital solutions and experience different Mars segments (Petcare, Mars Wrigley, Food)
What will you do
- Play an important role in local, regional or global projects and teams
- Work towards CIMA qualification (fees paid and study leave provided) - UK only
- Join our global trainee community
Who are we looking for
- 2:1 bachelor´s degree in any discipline (UK only)
- Internationally mobile - your second or third year could take you outside of your home country
- Passionate to become a future strategic leader in finance

Where you can do it
Mars UK is home to over 4000 associates across our varied business segments: Mars Wrigley, Petcare, Food & Nutrition, Waltham Petcare Science Institute, KIND and Linnaeus. Based across 10 sites throughout the country, Mars has had a presence in the UK for more than 80 years.
On the left you can see the UK sites hiring for our graduate programmes. Depending on the scheme you choose you will be allocated to one of these sites.
On the left you can see the UK sites hiring for our graduate programmes. Depending on the scheme you choose you will be allocated to one of these sites.
Meet our Trainees and Alumni
Want to be inspired by the innovative projects, opportunities and people that motivate and challenge us every day?
Then look at what our graduates have to say about Mars!
Meet our Trainees and Alumni
Want to be inspired by the innovative projects, opportunities and people that motivate and challenge us every day?
Then look at what our graduates have to say about Mars!
Then look at what our graduates have to say about Mars!
Sharaga - MFLE Year 2
"My experience on the Finance Graduate Program at Mars has certainly exceeded my expectations. Along with continuing education of the business and finance the programme has allowed me to invest time in my development journey with the use of our great network of Leaders. As result I have seen myself continuously grow and unleash my full potential."

Emily - MFLE Alumni
“The MFLE journey has been a once in a lifetime experience, it has been incredible the amount of support Mars has invested into my personal development journey. It has also allowed me to develop a fantastic and extensive network."

James - MFLE Alumni
“In today´s uncertain times, Mars continues to invest behind and back talent. This is a testament to the company´s attitude and focus on its talent strategy. I have enjoyed 10 years working across various countries and roles within Finance. The MFLE was a fantastic platform to help me develop both personally and professionally, in pursuit of my ambition of becoming a CFO within the Mars organisation."

The hiring process for Our Leadership Experience
We know the hiring process can be stressful, so that's why we break it down into 6 simple steps, from finding the right graduate programme to joining our team. Shall you require adjustments during the application process please reach out to your point of contact in the recruitment process.

In the UK we offer six leadership schemes; General Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D and Procurement.

For this step you will require your updated CV, check out some tips to craft your CV here and don't forget to mention your education! Additionally, please let us know whether you would require visa sponsorship for the graduate scheme.




