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.

*Role is in Portland Plant 4 days a week after 3 months.

 

The Cost Accounting Manager, Portland Bakery will be responsible for the Financial Planning and Cost Control / Analysis of the Integrated Supply Chain Operations for the Portland, OR plant, including raw, pack, conversion, and labor costs, as well as all related Capital Investments and Productivity initiatives to deliver results in line with the North American business targets to support profitable growth.

Responsibilities:

Integrated Supply Chain financial targets delivery including:

Raw & Pack costs / Conversion cost / Direct and Indirect Labor / Fixed & Variable Expenses

Capex and major transformation initiatives / Productivity agenda

Planning Process owner including:

Annual budget process coordination (STD costs development for all cost elements such as R&P, DVL, IVL, OVC, Energy, etc. --productivity and working capital targets)

Monthly & Quarterly forecasts and Cost updates / Support for Strategic plans build up and/or validation.

Processes above fully coordinated and aligned with BU Financial teams including due dates and reporting systems (i.e FiT, Productivity and Capex reporting tools, etc)

Reporting and Closing process co-owner including:

Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End closing process coordination (Detailed Cost analysis, reporting and reconciliations) together with Genpact Analyst’s support.

Capex and Productivity reconciliations and reporting

Coordination with NA BU Financial and ISC teams to deliver timelines, due dates and reporting systems submissions (i.e SAP, FiT, Volt, Productivity and Capex reporting tools, etc.)

Provide thought leadership and insight on achievement of KPIs with a strong focus on cost reductions.

Closing / Financial reports preparation (i.e. KPI´s, waste, conversion, ingredients, and packaging costs)

Controlling processes owner including:

Adherence of accounting rules / Company and country policies and procedures compliance

Inventory controlling (IRA, cycle counting audit, obsolete/expired/risks surveillance)

SAP RTR Site Champion ensuring full alignment with NA teams.

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.

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.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Industrial Engineering, Master’s Degree in Finance preferred

6 or more years of experience in Financial Planning, Reporting, Control or Costing experience.

SAP experience is preferred.

Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) experience is preferred.

Experience in a multinational company is ideal.

Advanced Excel skills and technical skills

Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Need to be able to handle/analyze large amounts of data.

Ability to work with details/understand business implications.

Strong problem-solving skills

Multi-functional team coordination and leadership

Strong team player with strong coaching ability

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

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz 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 brands—including 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.  

Mondelēz 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