Mars Finance Leadership Traineeship

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

Start date: 1 September 2026

Location: Veghel/ Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Are you ready to kick-start your career in finance and develop into a future financial leader? Are you looking for a traineeship that offers not only experience in the Netherlands, but also international exposure?

The Mars Finance Leadership Experience Traineeship gives you the opportunity to lead projects, make strategic decisions, and immerse yourself in different finance domains within a globally leading FMCG company.

What can you expect from the Finance Leadership Traineeship?

The Finance Leadership Traineeship is a three-year program consisting of three 12-month rotations. You will gain hands-on experience across various finance disciplines such as supply finance, market finance, financial controlling, or digital finance. One of the rotations may even take place abroad.

Year 1:

Build a strong foundation in a finance domain and learn how your work directly impacts the growth of Mars and its brands.

Year 2:

Gain international experience by working at a European location or contributing to challenging international projects that strengthen your leadership capabilities.

Year 3:

Further develop your leadership skills by managing a team and making strategic decisions that truly make a difference.

After completing the traineeship, you will be ready to progress into roles such as Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, or other strategic positions within the organization. Many of our alumni now hold key roles, including CFO and other senior leadership positions.

As a Finance Leadership Trainee, you will:

• Complete three diverse rotations across multiple finance disciplines.
• Lead teams and initiate projects to continuously develop yourself.
• Follow a personalized development journey tailored to your ambitions and skills.
• Become part of our global trainee community, building lifelong connections and contributing to an international network.

We are looking for ambitious candidates who:

• Will obtain a Master degree in finance-related discipline by September 2026 or graduated within last 2 years
• See themselves as a future Finance Director.
• Have 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 looking for international experience.
• Are fluent in English.

What do we offer you?

• Starting salary of €47,000 excluding bonus and holiday allowance
• Long-term investment in your professional and personal growth through leading development opportunities such as mentors, buddies, and training programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support a healthy work–life balance.
• The autonomy to shape your own career path and build a future aligned with your ambitions.

Take the first step in your leadership journey!

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

Apply now and start your journey with the Mars Finance Leadership Experience Traineeship.

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.