Governance and Reporting Manager
13 hours ago
Slough
Job Title: Governance and Reporting Manager Location: Slough, Hybrid Contract: 3-month Hours: Full-time About Randstad Sourceright Randstad Sourceright is proud to partner with Mars, a global leader in food, pet care, and confectionery. Through our partnership, we connect talented professionals to exciting opportunities within Mars’ world-class operations. Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Governance and Reporting Manager to join the Pet Nutrition Europe Controllership Team at Mars. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong accounting, reporting, and governance experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, driving compliance, and supporting the implementation of governance frameworks across multiple markets. Key Responsibilities • Ensure accurate accounting and healthy balance sheets and P&Ls across markets within the Cluster, collaborating closely with MGSF and Reporting Analysts., • Deliver timely, complete, and compliant financial statements and reporting in line with Mars GAAP, US GAAP, and regulatory standards., • Oversee the implementation and execution of the internal controls framework, testing plans, and governance agenda., • Partner with Cluster Finance Directors, General Managers, and cross-functional teams to maintain a strong control environment., • Act as a champion for financial controls and governance, promoting a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration across Finance and non-Finance teams., • Support the cascade of global policies and processes within the Cluster as part of Mars’ Controllership operating model Candidate Profile Essential Qualifications & Experience: • University degree (or equivalent), preferably in Accounting or Finance., • Strong accounting and finance background with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results., • Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems., • Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements., • Digitally savvy, with a user-focused and problem-solving mindset. Core Competencies: • Action Oriented, • Communicates Effectively, • Decision Quality, • Ensures Accountability, • Instills Trust, • Manages Complexity, • Optimizes Work Processes Why Join? You’ll be joining Mars, a global organisation committed to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a key transformation period, gain hands-on experience within a global finance environment, and develop your skills in a structured, professional, and collaborative culture.