Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain - Hu

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

About The Position

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. Our Hu brand within Mondelēz International is looking for a chocolate-loving Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. A great candidate will have a strong analytical background and experience developing reports that drive visibility in the organization. This role assumes primary responsibility for supporting the Supply Chain side of the business. You will perform detailed finance work, transactions and data structuring. You will collect data, be responsible for maintaining information integrity, monitor reconciliations and conduct basic checks and controls. How you will contribute You will: Execute aspects of finance planning and performance management process and related financial decisions potentially including Annual Contract planning/forecasting, target development, financial performance reporting/analysis, financial modeling and decision support for Hu Products & Enjoy Life Foods. You will also execute data collection and data integrity checks. Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in area of scope and ensure full compliance with our policies. Execute ad hoc analyses and projects as requested. Support 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 your Finance peers. 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 analysis and data collection/structuring BUSINESS ACUMEN and a basic understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market. Relevant experience in a regional (or sizeable local) business LEADERSHIP SKILLS including collaboration and communication skills within a larger Finance team. Team player with can do mentality to deliver results GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to 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 The Senior Financial Analyst, Supply Chain – Hu & Enjoy Life must have a collaborative management style with the ability to build partnerships cross functionally, effectively influence and develop and implement business process improvements in the planning, reporting and performance management area. This role will work cross functionally to align monthly, quarterly and annual planning and month end close calendars. It will be responsible for supporting and enhancing Hu Products total organization. Responsibilities also include managing financial Risk and Opportunities, analysis and reporting for Hu Products. In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst, Supply Chain – Hu & Enjoy Life is responsible to consolidate all Opex Financial Results (Distribution, Transportation and DSD) into Business Units cost bridges, communicating and cascading reports to the categories, FP&A team each month for actuals and reforecasts.

Requirements

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in financial analysis and data collection/structuring
BUSINESS ACUMEN and a basic understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market. Relevant experience in a regional (or sizeable local) business
LEADERSHIP SKILLS including collaboration and communication skills within a larger Finance team. Team player with can do mentality to deliver results
GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to 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
Ability to effectively work under pressure, managing multiple and changing priorities with both internal customers (Hu Ops) and external customers (3PLs)
Experience with variance analysis, transportation & logistics operations, P&L, and cost analysis
Ability to communicate analysis in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner
Strong technical skills/agility with a variety of systems
Demonstrated strong financial, operational and business acumen; strong achievement and results orientation
Ability to create and deliver excel models to facilities budgeting, forecasting and actual results analysis
Strong understanding of cost management and inventory management
Ability to analyze & improve cash conversion cycle related to days of inventor on hand
Strong understanding of logistics operations including Sourcing & Deployment Mix, Mode Mix, Vehicle Fill Rate, Condition Type and impact to overall Budgets
Strong understanding of Transportation budgeting process in a dynamic logistics operation environment
Ability to consolidate, report and communicate financial results to Senior Leadership
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required
3 or more years of finance experience is required
Experience with financial systems, particularly SAP a plus
Strong Excel skills and technical skills are required
Need to be able to handle/analyze large amounts of data
Adaptability – responds resourcefully to new demands and challenges
Strong analytical, critical thinking, listening and communication skills
Self-motivated, confident, results oriented, strong financial acumen
Ability to influence without authority, collaborate and interact with all levels
Strong ability to develop reporting packages in Power Point and Excel

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring all monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, planning & forecasting work streams are well-planned and coordinated, consistently on time and completed with impeccable accuracy
Consolidating monthly / quarterly actual results including key performance drivers and commentary to EVA (flex volume impact and cost rate), PNOC, etc.
Support calculation and analysis of monthly variable and fix costs capitalization process
Developing and communicating the forecast calendar
Prepares consolidation, close, reconciliation, & financial reports
Lead month-end close for supply chain related accruals
Support the organization on key financial projects and ad-hoc request by developing cost analysis models
Support the Operations team in inventory & obsolescence management and provide P&L impact
Support Operations Team on Productivity Initiatives & Execution
Partner with Operations Team to manage fixed assets & capital expenditures
Develop performance measures and indicators to understand, quantify, and communicate risks and opportunities
Perform ad hoc and/or regular analyses that help drive strategic decisions with clear presentation of P&L impact
Develop & support financial models and other analytical tools to help address business needs including budgeting, forecasting, performance tracking, and results analysis
Enhance and improve of planning, budgeting & reporting process
Manage and deliver consistent results review cadence with internal leadership and business partners