Manager, Internal Audit Operational Excellence & Systems

Job Description:

At Mars for over a century weve been driven by a simple but powerful belief: the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Guided by ourFive PrinciplesQuality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedomwe are transforming how we operate to build a better world for our people our pets and our planet.

We are looking for aManager Internal Audit Operational Excellence & Systemsto join our Strategy and Professional Practice group within the Global Internal Audit team. Reporting directly to theInternal Audit Director Strategy & Professional Practices you will be the engine behind our departments modern data analytics operational strategy and professional practices.

If you are a tech-savvy audit professional who loves building dashboards optimizing systems (like Optro (previous Auditboard)) and translating complex data into clear insights for senior executives this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with us.

What are we looking for

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelors degree or higher in Management Information Systems Data Analytics Finance Accounting or a closely related field
• 7 years of experience in Information Systems Data Analytics Finance Accounting Business or related role
• Technical Savvy:
  • BI & Data Visualization: Expert-level skills in building data dashboards.
  • System Administration: Proven experience managing database schemas workflows and configurations in enterprise-level software.
  • Data Modeling: Strong understanding of database structures and field mapping to ensure data cleanliness.
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas data structures) and PowerPoint (clean slide design for executives).
• Executive Presence: Proven experience interfacing with and presenting data insights to senior or executive leadership.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a knack for translating raw technical data into executive-friendly stories.

• Prior hands-on experience executing or supporting audits with a willingness to step into field-work and testing activities when business priorities require.
• Travel: Ability to travel 1020% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Optro Expertise:Hands-on experience withOptro (Auditboard)system administration and native reporting is highly advantageous.
• Holding or actively pursuing aCertified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) orCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)designation.
• Ambiguity & Innovation:A proven track record of dealing with ambiguity demonstrating innovation and developing strategic agility in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management:Strong consultative and organizational skills with the ability to maintain composure under pressure and meet rigorous deadlines.

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities

In this highly visible hybrid role you will balance system administration strategic reporting and audit methodology. Your responsibilities are divided into three core pillars:

1. Strategy Planning & Executive Reporting

• Executive Storytelling:Collaborate with the Director to draft high-impact presentations and reports for theAudit Committee Board of Directors and senior management translating complex audit data into clear simple business terms.
• Risk Assessment & Audit Planning:Play a key supporting role in executing Mars annual Global Risk Assessment and coordinating the annual internal audit planning process.
• Strategic Initiatives:Facilitate the rollout of strategic departmental initiatives and coordinate the Internal Audit Leadership Teams (IALT) annual agenda and meetings.

2. System Administration & Advanced Analytics (Optro)

• System Owner:Serve as the administrator for our global internal audit systemOptro(previously Auditboard). Manage user access custom fields workflows metadata permissions and database schemas.
• Dashboard Creation:Design build and maintain interactive performance dashboards and business intelligence (BI) reports (using native Optro reporting) to provide real-time tracking of audit observations remediation testing and departmental KPIs.
• Data Integrity:Maintain clean database structures ensuring field updates and data relationships remain consistent across all modules.

3. Professional Practices & Quality Assurance

• Methodology & Standards:Support the global team in driving audit methodology in strict alignment with IIA standards.
• QAIP Management:Drive the implementation and administration of our internalQuality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)to ensure audit quality and continuous process improvement.
• Agile Audit Support:Actively participate in and support operational financial or technology audits on an as-needed basis helping the broader team during peak periods and maintaining a practical connection to our audit execution workflows.
• Ethics & Fraud Support:Assist in managing the administrative reporting processes for Theft and Fraud investigations.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
• A strong focus on 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.