Governance and Reporting Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Governance and Reporting Manager

Location: Slough/Remote
Contract: 6-month 
Hours: Full-time

About Randstad Sourceright

Randstad Sourceright is proud to partner with Mars, a global leader in food, pet care, and confectionery. Through our partnership, we connect talented professionals to exciting opportunities within Mars’ world-class operations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Governance and Reporting Manager to join the Pet Nutrition Europe Controllership Team at Mars.
This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong accounting, reporting, and governance experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, driving compliance, and supporting the implementation of governance frameworks across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting and healthy balance sheets and P&Ls across markets within the Cluster, collaborating closely with MGSF and Reporting Analysts.

• Deliver timely, complete, and compliant financial statements and reporting in line with Mars GAAP, US GAAP, and regulatory standards.

• Oversee the implementation and execution of the internal controls framework, testing plans, and governance agenda.

• Partner with Cluster Finance Directors, General Managers, and cross-functional teams to maintain a strong control environment.

• Act as a champion for financial controls and governance, promoting a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration across Finance and non-Finance teams.

• Support the cascade of global policies and processes within the Cluster as part of Mars’ Controllership operating model.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree (or equivalent), preferably in Accounting or Finance.

• Strong accounting and finance background with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.

• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

• Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Up-to-date understanding of Mars GAAP and corporate policies.

• Digitally savvy, with a user-focused and problem-solving mindset.

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented

• Communicates Effectively

• Decision Quality

• Ensures Accountability

• Instills Trust

• Manages Complexity

• Optimizes Work Processes

Why Join?

You’ll be joining Mars, a global organisation committed to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a key transformation period, gain hands-on experience within a global finance environment, and develop your skills in a structured, professional, and collaborative culture.