R162315 Internal Audit Associate Director, Digital & Data Analytics

Mars • Chicago, IL

5d • $134,400 - $168,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape the future of risk assurance through data, digital innovation, and continuous monitoring at Mars. In this influential leadership role, you will drive the transformation of our Internal Audit function, leading the evolution of our Data Analytics Centre of Excellence and accelerating the adoption of Celonis as a core platform for continuous monitoring and proactive risk management. Combining strategic data leadership with a passion for process improvement, you will harness advanced analytics, automation, and digital technologies to enhance risk insights, streamline the audit lifecycle, and improve audit quality and efficiency. By championing smarter ways of working, you will play a pivotal role in establishing Internal Audit as a modern, technology-enabled partner and a recognised digital leader across Mars.

Requirements

• Strong experience in internal audit, data analytics, data science, digital transformation, or a related field, including experience gained within a Big 4 accounting or IT consulting environment.
• Proven track record of developing and embedding data analytics capabilities within internal audit, risk management, or assurance functions.
• Experience implementing and scaling Celonis for process mining, continuous monitoring, and risk insights
• Demonstrated success leading digital transformation, process modernisation, and technology-enabled change initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in analytics and visualisation tools, including SQL, Python, Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Understanding of enterprise systems and data structures, including SAP, GRC platforms, and data governance principles.
• The ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, project management & presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, healthcare, or similarly complex operational environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital transformation of Internal Audit, modernising tools, methodologies, and processes through automation, innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Drive the adoption and expansion of Celonis as a continuous monitoring platform, leveraging process mining, KRIs, and data analytics tools such as Power BI and Alteryx to enhance risk visibility and audit effectiveness.
• Lead the Data Analytics Centre of Excellence, delivering data-driven risk assessment, control testing, automated issue detection, and insights that inform audit planning and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to improve data accessibility, governance, and quality, while building data literacy and analytics capabilities across the Internal Audit function.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing digital thought leadership and developing a high-performing team that drives innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• company bonus
• 401(k)
• basic life insurance plan for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents
• paid parental leave (up to 18 weeks)
• 120 hours of vacation per year
• paid sick time (100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year)
• 12 paid holidays (equal to 96 paid holiday hours) throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed