Financial Accounting & Reporting

Financial Accounting & Reporting at Mars Petcare

Job Description:

Financial Accountant – Pet Nutrition Europe (Digital Business Unit)

Amsterdam | Petcare | 12-month temporary role

Own the numbers. Enable growth. Shape the digital future of Petcare.

At Mars Petcare, everything we do has one purpose: A Better World for Pets. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to take full ownership of financial accounting operations within our fast-growing Pet Nutrition Europe Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) business, part of the Digital Business Unit (DBU).

This is a 12-month temporary role, covering for an Associate on leave—an exciting chance to gain experience at the heart of one of the most dynamic and innovative areas of Mars Petcare.

What will be your key responsibilities?

In this role, you’ll ensure financial processes run smoothly and accurately, enabling our business to keep growing at double-digit pace. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller, ICTC team, and market accounting colleagues to deliver high-quality accounting operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Own the books: Ensure all financial transactions are correctly recorded with appropriate documentation.
• Core accounting processes: Handle accruals, journal postings, vendor invoice postings, payment runs, inter-company processes, and reconciliations.
• Tax & reporting: Manage VAT posting and reporting, DBP reporting, and support ad hoc projects.
• System work: Operate in Microsoft Dynamics (D365)—training will be provided.
• Collaboration: Partner with ICTC, local market accounting teams, and Mars Global Services Finance (MGSF).

What are we looking for?

We’re seeking someone who combines strong accounting expertise with the curiosity to thrive in a fast-moving, digital-first environment:

• Solid accounting background with hands-on experience in financial operations.
• Strong Excel and communication skills.
• Motivated, action-oriented problem solver.
• Curiosity and passion for digital business

What can you expect from Mars?

• Join an exciting part of the business in the Digital Business Unit with double-digit growth and an amazing, talented and diverse team, guided by the Five Principles
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus

Ready to make your mark in Petcare finance and support the growth of our digital business?

Help us build the world we want tomorrow, for pets and people, today

Meer over Mars:

Mars is een familiebedrijf met een wereldwijde verkoop van meer dan $50 miljard. We produceren enkele van 's werelds meest geliefde merken: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, SKITTLES® en BEN'S ORIGINAL®. Naast onze consumentenmerken zorgen we met trots voor de helft van de huisdieren in de wereld via onze voedings-, gezondheids- en service bedrijven zoals Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ en Pet Partners™. Mars heeft zijn hoofdkantoor in McLean, Virginia en is actief in meer dan 80 landen. De vijf principes van Mars - kwaliteit, verantwoordelijkheid, wederkerigheid, efficiëntie en vrijheid - inspireren onze 150.000 Associates elke dag om bij te dragen aan een betere toekomst.

Disclaimer:

MARS is een werkgever die gelijke kansen biedt. Gekwalificeerde kandidaten komen in aanmerking voor een functie, ongeacht ras, huidskleur, religie, geslacht, seksuele geaardheid, genderidentiteit, nationaliteit, beperking, status als ‘protected veteran’ of andere wettelijk beschermde kenmerken. Indien je tijdens het sollicitatieproces ondersteuning of aanpassingen nodig hebt vanwege een beperking, kun je dit aangeven. Wij helpen je hier graag bij. Het doen van een dergelijk verzoek heeft op geen enkele manier invloed op je kansen als sollicitant.