Job Description:
in Mars Global Service
Finance Department
Location: France
Trade Finance Analyst plays key role in managing Trade Expenditures (TREX), especially calculation of TREX accruals as well as reconciling related Balance Sheet accounts in BlackLine. Analyst supports implementation of Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system as well as maintenance of the system as Key User. Ensures the consistency of national and international agreements in the P&L brands and their follow-up.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Performing daily activities in France Market which includes:
Calculation of TREX accruals in close cooperation with KAMs (Key Accounts Managers).
Reconciliation of selected Balance Sheet Accounts in BlackLine.
Supporting implementation and maintenance of TPM system as Key User.
Verification of Trade payments.
Verification of invoices and providing instructions to process subsequent credit notes.
Setting up and managing price list and promotions.
Analyzing and negotiating resolution of rebate audit queries received from retailers
partnering with sales and finance teams in query resolution and deductions management.
Ensuring all documents are timely approved.
Responsible for the good governance of the trade budget and audits.
Performing reconciliation between finance systems.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Accounting or related fields.
5+ years of professional experience in a similar position for a FMCG multinational company in accounting & finance.
Work experience in Order to Cash / TREX, especially connected with customer’s rebates, sales support or order management.
Advanced Excel skills.
Ability to be exposed to finance senior management.
Expertise in managing internal/external audit requests.
Strong focus on process ownership, problem solving and collaboration.
Fluent English and French is a must.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Flexible working opportunities
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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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.
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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.
