Mondelez International

Commercial Finance Manager, Retail

Posted on: 27 Jan 2021

East Hanover, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Finance is infused into every single aspect of our multibillion-dollar global organization. But its not just about numbers, as part of our finance team, youll collect and analyze intelligent information and data and use that to give everyone at Mondelz International the power to make informed decisions.

The Commercial Finance Manager, Retail is responsible for supporting the short-term and long-term performance management of the US Retail organization. In this role you will work collaboratively with the VP, Retail Sales, Area VPs and other stakeholders to deliver Monthly and Quarterly Sales targets, manage Field Labor Sales Expenses and ensure compliance to Sales policies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Champion the launch and management of Region P&Ls, establish monthly reviews with each Region VP, forecast Full Year outlook vs Targets and identify risks and opportunities to deliver business objectives.

* Drive Profit Improvement with business partners using levers such as Product Mix, Waste, Allowances, Retail Labor and Logistics cost to serve.

* Track actual vs budget variances, provide clear commentary on drivers of the variances and development of action plan to course correct as appropriate.

* Oversee Daily/Weekly/Monthly Revenue Forecasting process; partner with Region VPs to identify Risks/Ops.

* Provide analyses and insights needed to forecast and deliver Monthly and Quarterly revenue objectives in aggregate and for the various regions.

* Partner in budgeting/updating Retail Selling Expense including payroll, benefits, bonus and non-people for ~4000 FT+~4000 PT employees.

* Develop and deliver accurate people and non-people cost budgets by Region.

* Manage and reporting of retail Field Overheads and other Operational KPIs.

* Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to standards and compliance to policies.

Profile:

* Ability to effectively work under pressure, managing multiple and changing priorities.

* High level of motivation and energy with desire to roll up sleeves moving from high level to detail as necessary.

* Ability to communicate analysis in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner to all levels of the organization.

* Strong technical skills/agility with a variety of systems.

* Demonstrated strong financial, operational and business acumen; strong achievement and results orientation.

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred

* 6 or more years of Finance experience is required

* Prior Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience is strongly preferred

* 6 or more years of experience supporting Sales, Direct Store Delivery would be an asset

* Strong technical skills required (i.e. Excel)

* Outstanding leadership skills, strong business acumen and Can Do attitude

* Strong team player who manages collaboratively with all stakeholders

* Compelling influencing and communication skills, and ability to lead informal teams



No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelz 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 brandsincluding 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.

Mondelz 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.

Job Type

Regular

Finance Planning & Performance Management

Finance

Mondelez International

Deerfield, IL

Mondelez International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets snack food and beverage products worldwide. It offers biscuits, including cookies, crackers, and salted snacks; chocolates; and gums and candies, as well as various cheese and grocery, and powdered beverage products. The company’s primary snack brand portfolio includes Cadbury, Milka, and Toblerone chocolates; Oreo, belVita, and LU biscuits; Halls candies; and Trident gums and Tang powdered beverages.

It sells its products to supermarket chains, wholesalers, supercenters, club stores, mass merchandisers, distributors, convenience stores, gasoline stations, drug stores, value stores, and other retail food outlets through direct store delivery, company-owned and satellite warehouses, distribution centers, and other facilities, as well as through independent sales offices and agents, and e-commerce platforms.

The company was formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc. and changed its name to Mondelez International, Inc. in October 2012. Mondelez International, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.

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