Job Description:

Build Your Future as a Finance Leader with the Mars Finance Leadership Experience Traineeship!

Start Date: September 1, 2025
Location: Brussels

Are you ready to jump-start your career in finance and develop into a future financial leader? Are you looking for a traineeship that offers experience not only locally but also internationally? The Mars Finance Leadership Experience Traineeship gives you the opportunity to lead projects, make strategic decisions, and immerse yourself in various financial domains within a globally renowned FMCG company.

What can you expect from the Finance Leadership Traineeship?

The Finance Leadership Traineeship is a three-year program with three 12-month rotations. You’ll have the unique chance to grow in diverse financial areas such as supply finance, market finance, financial control, or digital transformation. One of the rotations could even take place abroad.

Year 1: Build a strong foundation in a financial domain and learn how your work impacts Mars' growth and brands.Year 2: Gain international experience by working abroad for a year or work on challenging international projects.Year 3: Deepen your leadership capabilities by managing a team and making strategic decisions that truly make a difference.

At the end of the traineeship, you'll be ready to take on roles such as Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, or other strategic positions within our organization. Many of our alumni now hold key positions as CFOs and strategic leaders.

As a Finance Leadership Trainee, you’ll have the chance to:Complete three dynamic rotations, developing expertise in various financial disciplines.Lead teams and implement projects to continuously develop yourself.Follow a personalized development plan tailored to your ambitions and skills.Join our global trainee community, building lifelong connections and contributing to an international network.
 We are looking for ambitious (soon-to-be) graduates who:Have obtained a master’s degree in a financial field in 2024 or 2025.Are ambitious and see themselves as future finance directors.Possess strong analytical skills and a deep interest in finance.Dare to challenge the status quo and bring innovative ideas.Are eager to learn, driven, and excited about gaining international experience.Speak English fluently and preferably also French.
 What do we offer you?A competitive starting salary and excellent benefits, including an annual company bonus and yearly salary increases.Long-term investment in your professional and personal growth through leading development opportunities such as mentors, buddies, and training.Flexible and hybrid working options to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.The autonomy to shape your career path and create a future aligned with your ambitions.
 

Take this opportunity to start your leadership journey!

Are you ready to make an impact and grow into a future finance leader?

Apply now and begin your journey with the Mars Finance Leadership Experience Traineeship!

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.