Job Description:
Commercial Controls Analyst (f/m/x)
in Mars Global Service
Commercial Department
Location: Poznan
Hybrid working
12 months fixed term contract
As a Commercial Controls Analyst, you will act as the subject matter expert for P2P commercial controls, partnering closely with Finance Controllership to elevate commercial compliance and ensure audit readiness. In this role, you will drive the global development and implementation of future-state controls aligned with ICE standards, collaborating with commercial and finance stakeholders to establish best-in-class processes, tools, and guidelines.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Responsible for the operational execution of compliance controls across all Mars Corporate Services (MCS) covered company codes and segments (Petcare Nutrition, Mars Wrigley, Food, Retail, and Mars Global Services).
- Execute predefined BAU internal controls efficiently, document results, and prepare evidence to support internal and external audits.
- Monitor and ensure that MCS operations comply with established Procure-to-Pay (P2P) policies.
- Resolve critical gaps identified during control testing by communicating with user associates to obtain missing documentation required for a successful audit.
- Update and maintain Desktop Procedures (DTPs) in collaboration with the Controllership team to ensure all documentation is current and accurate.
- Ensure governance standards and procedures are accessible and understood by relevant staff.
- Identify and help evaluate operational risks based on the results of control testing.
- Proactively help to identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen the existing control environment.
- Prepare reports on control performance and compliance for management.
- Support data governance initiatives by helping to ensure data is handled accurately and securely according to established policies during control execution.
What are we looking for?
- University degree in Procurement, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- Excellent English language skills (written & verbal).
- Experience in a shared services environment.
- Very good understanding of procurement P2P policies & processes.
- Proven track record of delivering results in a complex global environment.
- Ability to work in detail while keeping a high-level perspective.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Business partnership skills.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Attractive financial conditions including Bonuses.
- We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, and private medical care, MultiBenefit Program and lunch card.
- Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.
- Support in career building through personalized development plan.
- On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.
- Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
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Skills Required
- University degree in Procurement, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- Excellent English language skills (written & verbal).
- Experience in a shared services environment.
- Very good understanding of procurement P2P policies & processes.
- Proven track record of delivering results in a complex global environment.
- Ability to work in detail while keeping a high-level perspective.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Business partnership skills.
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
