Job Description:
As the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in the SAP S4/HANA global implementation (“Digital Core” program). The Quality Assurance team is an extension of Internal Audit, embedded into the program for the purposes of independently and objectively identifying risks, recommending mitigation strategies throughout program delivery, and providing insights to support overall program health and performance. You will be an integral part of the Quality Assurance (QA) team ensuring that quality assurance practices are effectively integrated into all aspects of the Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, and/or Plan to Fulfil workstreams across global, segment, and local components.
What are we looking for?
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 9 years of experience in implementing SAP Finance (FICO), Source to Pay (MM), SAP Lead to Cash (SD) and/or Plan to Fulfil (WM, IM) processes or executing SAP pre/post-implementation or quality assurance assessments.
• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience in large-scale SAP programs (including S/4HANA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Relevant SAP certifications and/or those such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or other industry-recognized credentials.
What will key responsibilities be?
• Serve as the main Quality Assurance team member for the Finance and Source to Pay workstreams across process, technical, and related transversal (security, data, change management, sustainability, etc.) teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Follow quality assurance methodologies to assess program governance, business alignment, change readiness, and the technical solution in a complex transformation environment, including SAP S/4HANA and IT-enabled (“Edge”) systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, and/or Plan to Fulfil stakeholders across all business segments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the internal transformation process.
• Establish and maintain close collaborative relationships with the Digital Core PMO and other transformation PMO organizations, as well as Internal Controls and Information Security teams.
• Provide expert guidance on controls and governance as needed, ensuring that best practices are adhered to throughout the internal project lifecycle.
• Execute and document audits and health checks in designated areas to ensure thorough evaluation of governance and controls.
• Monitor the resolution of audit observations and assess their potential impact on stage gate readiness.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 170,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we are 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.
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 experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum of 9 years experience implementing SAP Finance (FICO), Source to Pay (MM), Lead to Cash (SD) and/or Plan to Fulfil (WM, IM) or executing SAP pre/post-implementation or QA assessments.
- Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience in large-scale SAP programs including S/4HANA.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant SAP certifications and/or credentials such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM.
- Experience executing and documenting audits and health checks, and assessing governance and controls.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with Finance, PMO, Internal Controls, and Information Security teams.
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.








