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Mondelēz International

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Gwalior

AI generated summary

  • You need expertise in financial planning, strong business acumen in CPG, leadership in finance, a growth mindset for tech opportunities, and must uphold integrity and sound judgment.
  • You will manage budgets, cost efficiency, compliance, and financial controls, support capital investments, drive process improvements, and develop a high-performing Finance team.

Requirements

  • * TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in financial planning and performance management including analyzing, planning and reporting company financial performance across all financial KPIs and strategy development, investment decisions and cost management to achieve financial targets.
  • * BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and snacking market including Supply Chain/manufacturing dynamics. Relevant experience in a large regional (or global) corporation.
  • * LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering, influencing and communication skills across a large regional or global, public company; experience working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to make decisions and drive results.
  • * GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and ability to identify opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • * INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Driving cost review process to ensure adherence to annual budgets
  • Managing the cost efficiency program of the unit with periodic review of site performance on key financial & operational indices and developing a cost roadmap with the factory leadership
  • Maintaining accounting process and system hygiene with adherence to SOP’s
  • Drive working capital management in factory
  • Trial balance and Schedule review to drive balance sheet hygiene and efficiency
  • Maintain costing systems and support new product costing
  • Driving effective risk management at the site with robust finance processes including SOX controls
  • Interaction with auditors (Statutory, Internal, Sox) with overall responsibility for the financial controls at the unit
  • Ensuring that the records/returns required under various commercial laws are kept/submitted properly and up-to-date, and also ensuring that various commercial laws are complied with
  • Working with the legal and central taxation team on handling tax issues
  • Preparation of capital budgets for the unit. Evaluation of financial viability of capital investments. Monitoring and controlling the capital spends and driving capital stewardship
  • Drive process improvement through benchmarking within and outside the organization
  • Contributing to ISC initiatives such as IL6S, HPWS and other plant specific agenda, as part of plant leadership team
  • People development, including embedding of high performance work systems culture, implementation of rigorous performance appraisal (KRA), closure of PDP process and training system for subordinates
  • Manage finance planning and performance management processes and related financial decisions potentially including strategic plan and annual contract planning/forecasting, target development, financial performance reporting/analysis, financial modeling and decision support for a manufacturing plant, plant cluster or hub
  • Support a strong controls and compliance environment in the manufacturing plant. You will also ensure that policies are understood in the organization and that proper controls and compliance are in place
  • Partner with plant management to provide critical financial perspective and insight for business strategies and decisions. You will also monitor and adjust execution of actions
  • Drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Finance team
  • Build a high-performing Finance team. You will also recruit and develop Finance talent and drive our Finance talent agenda with a focus on Supply Chain/plant controlling

FAQs

What is the location of the Plant Finance Controller position?

The Plant Finance Controller position is located at the Malanpur plant, which is situated near the historic city of Gwalior.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Plant Finance Controller?

The primary responsibilities include managing the overall financial integrity and performance of the manufacturing site, supporting the Plant Leadership team with business proposals, conducting operational variance analysis, and ensuring adherence to budgets and cost management programs.

Is there a focus on people development in this role?

Yes, the role includes managing people development, embedding high performance work systems culture, and implementing performance appraisal and training systems for subordinates.

What skills are required for the Plant Finance Controller position?

The position requires technical expertise in financial planning and performance management, business acumen in the consumer packaged goods industry, strong leadership skills, a growth/digital mindset, and integrity in decision-making.

Will the Plant Finance Controller interact with external auditors?

Yes, the Plant Finance Controller will interact with external auditors, including statutory, internal, and SOX auditors, and will have overall responsibility for financial controls at the plant.

Is experience in a large corporation necessary for this role?

Yes, relevant experience in a large regional or global corporation is necessary, particularly within the consumer packaged goods industry.

What type of financial activities will the Plant Finance Controller oversee?

The Plant Finance Controller will oversee activities related to product costing, capital budget preparation, annual operating plan development, internal compliance and control reviews, and cost improvement analysis.

What opportunities are there for career growth?

The role provides opportunities for career growth by driving finance talent agendas, building a high-performing Finance team, and being part of the leadership team contributing to strategic financial decisions.

Does the company offer relocation support?

Yes, the company offers relocation support for within country positions, and minimal support is available for candidates voluntarily moving internationally under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.

What values does Mondelēz International prioritize in their hiring process?

Mondelēz International prioritizes integrity and sound judgment aligned with their values and policies, as well as compliance with external regulations in their hiring process.

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Mondelēz International

We’re a house of incredible brands providing people with the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mondelez International is a global snacking company that manufactures and markets a wide range of well-known snack brands. Their portfolio includes iconic brands such as Cadbury, Oreo, Toblerone, Milka, and Trident, among others. Mondelez International's mission is to create delicious moments of joy by offering consumers high-quality and indulgent snacking options. They strive to delight consumers with their products and bring happiness to people's lives through the enjoyment of their snacks. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Mondelez International aims to make a positive impact on society and be a responsible corporate citizen.