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Mondelez International Plant Controller in Baddi, India
Job Description
Plant Finance Controller – Baddi (Himachal Pradesh)
Role Purpose
As the Plant Finance Controller, you will be the finance leader for the manufacturing site and a core member of the Plant Leadership Team.
You will drive cost discipline, capital governance, financial planning, compliance, and performance management to ensure the plant operates efficiently, profitably, and in a strong control environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cost & Performance Management
Drive monthly cost reviews and ensure adherence to annual operating plan (AOP)
Lead cost efficiency programs and develop long-term cost roadmap
Conduct operational variance analysis (material, conversion, overheads)
Maintain accurate product costing systems
Provide financial insights to improve plant productivity
Capital & Investment Governance
Prepare and evaluate capital budgets
Assess financial viability of new investments (ROI, payback, IRR)
Monitor capital spends and ensure capital stewardship
Support long-term manufacturing planning
Working Capital & Balance Sheet Control
Drive inventory optimization and working capital improvement
Conduct balance sheet reviews and ensure accounting hygiene
Maintain strong financial processes and SOP adherence
Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure robust financial controls including SOX compliance
Lead statutory, internal and SOX audit interactions
Ensure compliance with commercial and tax regulations
Partner with legal and central tax teams on regulatory matters
Business Partnering & Financial Planning
Partner with plant leadership to support business decisions
Lead annual planning, forecasting and performance tracking
Provide financial modeling and decision support
Contribute to supply chain initiatives (IL6S, HPWS and other plant programs)
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Build and develop a high-performing plant finance team
Drive performance management and capability development
Embed a culture of continuous improvement
Experience:
8–13 years of finance experience, preferably in manufacturing/plant environment
Strong exposure to product costing, capex evaluation, variance analysis and financial planning
Experience in cost efficiency and working capital management
Experience managing audits and compliance
Qualification:
- Chartered Accountant / MBA Finance
Sector Preference:
- Manufacturing / FMCG background preferred
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
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
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 847-943-5460 for assistance.