Finance Manager Manufacturing

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 be the manager in a team responsible for the overall financial integrity and performance of a country, category, Supply Chain or FP&A. You will support the Senior Manager or Director in data collection to prepare business proposals, verify assumptions, check daily execution and support delivery of overall objectives and ensure the integrity and timeliness of reporting. You may also have a direct report or manage third party providers resources.
How you will contribute
You will:

• Manage and execute aspects of finance planning and performance management process 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 focused scope within a region, business unit, country, Supply Chain, Mondelēz International Business Services or Corporate Finance team. You will own data collection and verify data integrity
• Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in your area of scope and ensure full compliance with our policies
• Help the senior manager and the business prepare critical financial data and insight that enable perspectives for business strategies and decisions
• Lead projects to improve efficiencies and improvements to ways of working and embrace a mindset of continuous improvement
• Contribute to a high-performing Finance team. You will also invest in personal development and the development of Finance peers and drive our Finance talent agenda within the organization, with a focus on local FP&A pipeline

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 data collection and structuring, analyzing, planning and reporting company financial performance across all financial KPIs and investment decisions and cost management to achieve financial targets
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market dynamics. Relevant experience in a regional/local business
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including experience with business partnering and communication skills across a large regional or local public company
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify/execute 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

More about this role
We are looking for a driven and experienced Financial Manager for our MDLZ factory in Herentals. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity within the factory and contributing to the necessary changes in processes. You will work closely with the management team and play an active role in improving financial and operational processes. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to a critical turnaround and elevate the organization to a higher level.
Responsibilities:

• Ensure the financial integrity of the factory and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Analyze the financial situation and create transparency within the organization.
• Challenge the status quo and actively contribute to changes in processes and systems, particularly in data management (currently heavily reliant on Excel).
• Collaborate with the Plant Leadership Team (PLT), playing an active role and providing strategic financial insights.
• Support Section Controllers to help elevate the team to a higher level.
• Provide hands-on support when needed and proactively think about solutions.
• Work on the implementation of new systems and processes to achieve long-term structural improvements and growth.

What we are looking for:

• Senior experience and credibility: you have extensive experience in plant controlling and a proven track record in financial roles within manufacturing environments.
• Vision and change management: you can not only challenge the status quo but actively contribute to driving a turnaround in the factory.
• Hands-on approach: you are willing to roll up your sleeves and dive into operational tasks when needed.
• Autonomy and responsibility: you can work independently but also communicate and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders within the factory.
• Positive energy and willingness: you bring a positive, energetic attitude and are willing to grow with the team and implement changes.
• Experience: proven experience in plant controlling is required.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to make a direct impact on financial processes and the success of the factory.
• A challenging role with plenty of room for initiative and personal growth.
• Support from experienced colleagues who will be involved in projects and provide guidance.
• A dynamic work environment where your contributions are visible and valued.

Ready for the challenge?
Are you ready to create a turnaround and elevate the financial processes in our factory? We would love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of our team.
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Finance Planning & Performance Management
Finance