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 work under the guidance of the Finance Manager or Senior Analyst to maintain finance transactions, data, systems and reporting. You will also collect data and perform detailed checks/controls.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Plant Finance Analyst to oversee financial operations and compliance at our external manufacturing site in Hyderabad. This role involves working closely with the site team, Plant Manager, and Head Office (HO) Finance Team to drive efficiencies, ensure data integrity, and enhance financial reporting and controls. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting financial decision-making, compliance, and operational improvements
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Own data collection, verification, and structuring for financial reporting.
- Prepare and review monthly financial reports for EM Plants and HO Finance Team.
- Analyze cost variances, yield losses, and other financial KPIs, and discuss findings with plant operations and leadership teams.
- Ensure accurate reconciliation of General Ledger (GL) balances and scrap losses.
- Support the preparation and submission of statutory and internal audit requirements, including SOX compliance and inventory counts.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Drive the preparation of the Annual Budget for the plant, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Upload finalized budgets into SAP and track performance against projections.
- Monitor budgetary controls and support plant operations in achieving cost efficiencies.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to company policies and external regulations.
- Oversee plant finance operations, ensuring full compliance with financial and operational standards.
- Review and validate invoices from external manufacturers, ensuring performance monitoring.
- Provide indirect tax support and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation
- Identify and implement process automation and efficiency enhancements.
- Leverage data analytics and digital tools to improve financial planning and reporting.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on operational excellence.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Educational Background: CA/CWA/MBA (Finance)
- Experience: 2-6 years of relevant experience in plant finance, manufacturing finance, or related roles.
- Industry : CPG/Manufacturing or Consulting Firms with a strong understanding of the Manufacturing Industry
Technical & Functional Skills
- SAP Expertise: Proficiency in SAP (preferably FICO module).
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Strong analytical skills in financial performance tracking and KPI analysis.
- MS Office Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial modeling.
- Compliance & Audit Management: Experience in SOX, statutory audits, and financial control frameworks.
- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of plant operations and cost optimization.
- Digital & Growth Mindset: Ability to leverage technology for process improvement and automation.
Key Attributes for Success
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and adherence to compliance standards.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands-and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 - the fourth time we've received this award.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Finance Planning & Performance Management
Finance
