Internal Audit Associate Director, Digital & Data Analytics

Job Opportunity: Internal Audit Associate Director Digital & Data Analytics

Location: Hybrid. Based in either UK (Paddington) or USA (Chicago or Newark).
Job Type:Permanent
Industry:Internal Audit Digital Transformation Data Analytics

Mars is seeking an experienced and innovativeGlobal Internal Audit (IA) Digital and Data Analytics Associate Directorto lead the maturation and scaling of our Data Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE). This strategic role will drive the adoption of cutting-edge digital tools automation and advanced analytics to transform the audit lifecycle enhancing audit quality increasing efficiency and embedding innovation at the core of Internal Audits strategy.

As a key leader you will champion Mars vision to be a digital leader in the S&F (Supply & Finance) function by delivering smarter faster and more impactful assurance through digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the modernization of audit processes tools and methodologies through digital initiatives.
• Promote adoption of advanced analytics and continuous auditing tools such as IDEA ACL Robotics Alteryx Power BI Celonis (process mining) and MindBridge (AI anomaly detection).

• Drive data-driven risk identification control testing and issue detection to enhance audit execution.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership delivering data-driven insights and thought leadership.
• Develop and mentor a team of digital and analytics professionals fostering innovation and capability building.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally to deliver best-in-class digital tools across Mars.

About you

• Proven experience in internal audit data analytics data science or digital transformation
• Proven success building AI-enabled solutions in audit risk or finance including large language models automation and intelligent document processing.
• Proficiency in Python SQL or similar tools to design prototype and deploy AI-driven use cases (e.g. audit testing automation AI agents data-driven workpapers).
• Experience with platforms such as Optro (formerly AuditBoard) DataSnipper or similar including extending functionality via integrations or AI enhancements.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and enterprise data sources.
• Leadership experience managing teams projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience auditing consumer packaged goods manufacturing or medical service companies is a plus.
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science Computer Engineering Business Analytics MIS Finance Accounting or related field.
• Preferred certifications: CISA CPA CIA Security CISSP or CISM.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company where were 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 a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities long-term health conditions or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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