Sr. Financial Analyst - Chicago, United States - Mondelez International

Description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You will partner to plant management and manage the overall financial integrity and performance of a manufacturing site.

You will support the Plant Leadership team in preparing and executing business proposals, verifying assumptions, and checking for daily execution.

You will manage finance for a complex plant cluster, hub or large manufacturing plant.

How you will contribute

You will:

• 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.

What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.

You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• 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.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the Plant Controller with the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
• Support the monthly closing process for manufacturing financials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support capital investment decisions, cost reduction initiatives, and product development projects.
• Conduct financial variance analysis, identifying causes of unexpected variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and analysis for cross-functional projects.
• Maintain a strong internal controls environment to ensure accuracy of financial data and safeguarding of company assets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to perform complex data analysis, build financial models, and create dynamic reports.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to use financial software and ERP systems (SAP).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong attention to detail.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we
produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including
_Oreo_
and
_Chips Ahoy_
cookies,
_Ritz_
,
_Wheat Thins_
and
_Triscuit_
crackers, and
_Swedish Fish_
and
_Sour Patch_
_Kids_
confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

Job Type
Regular
Finance Planning & Performance Management
Finance
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.