Job Description:
Waltham – Hybrid working
£27,500– £28,600 Pro rata, DOE
+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
Hours: Part Time – 3 days per week
Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months
Why Join Us?
We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate , you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
What’s in it for you?
- Private healthcare + equal parental leave
- Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Gym membership & wellbeing support
- Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
The Role
Support invoice and spend management, New Product Development (NPD) activities, and customer administration. Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you will help ensure the efficient delivery of day-to-day operations through strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills
Working with account teams and sales planners to support creation of a robust promotional forecast. Review and analyse EPOS to make recommendations for future forecast and input forecast changes into promotional planning system.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to build strong working relationships across a variety of teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills , with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- A structured, proactive approach to work , with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and work independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Own transport is essential due to location
Key Responsibilities
- Manage invoice processing and spend administration activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of any discrepancies.
- Provide general administrative support to customer-facing teams, ensuring the timely completion of requests and effective stakeholder communication.
- Maintain accurate records , reports, and documentation to support business operations and decision-making.
- Prepare and analyse data using Excel and other business systems to provide insights and support operational activities.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and service delivery.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
What You Can Expect from Mars
- Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
- Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”
- Access world-class training & development from day one
- Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package
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