Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Operational Excellence & Systems

Job Description

At Mars, for over a century, we’ve been driven by a simple but powerful belief: the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Guided by our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom,we are transforming how we operate to build a better world for our people, our pets, and our planet.

At Mars, for over a century, we’ve been driven by a simple but powerful belief: the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Guided by our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom,we are transforming how we operate to build a better world for our people, our pets, and our planet.

We are looking for a Manager, Internal Audit – Operational Excellence & Systems to join our Strategy and Professional Practice group within the Global Internal Audit team. Reporting directly to the Internal Audit Director – Strategy & Professional Practices, you will be the engine behind our department's 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.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting or a closely related field
• 12+ years of experience in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Business or related role
• 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 10–20% of the time.

• Optro Expertise:
  Hands‑on experience with Optro (Auditboard) system administration and native reporting is highly advantageous.
• Holding or actively pursuing a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified 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.

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

• Strategy, Planning & Executive Reporting:
• Executive Storytelling:
  Collaborate with the Director to draft high-impact presentations and reports for the Audit 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 Team’s (IALT) annual agenda and meetings.
• System Administration & Advanced Analytics (Optro)
• System Owner:
  Serve as the…