Plant Controller

Mondelez International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Controller to join their dynamic team in Canada. This role is pivotal in managing financial planning and performance for a complex manufacturing environment. You will partner closely with plant leadership, ensuring compliance and driving efficiencies. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a key role in shaping business strategies and decisions. This opportunity offers a chance to work within a renowned company committed to innovation and sustainability in the snacking market, where your contributions will directly impact the future of beloved brands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
• Experience in Plant controlling/Manufacturing Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance planning and performance for a manufacturing plant.
• Partner with plant management for financial insight and strategy.

Skills

Financial Planning

Performance Management

Data Analysis

Business Acumen

Leadership Skills

Integrity

Education

Commerce Degree

MBA

CPA

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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 need to know about this position:

We’re looking for our next Plant Controller to join our Canadian MSC team to help shape the future of snacking. Reporting to the Director, MSC Finance and partnering closely with our Plant Leadership, this role will serve as the secret ingredient in unlocking business proposals, verifying assumptions, and ensuring daily execution is on track. You will manage all financial aspects for a complex manufacturing plant with a growth and digital mindset.

How you will contribute:

• Partner with plant management to provide critical financial perspective and insight for business strategies and decisions. You will also monitor and adjust execution of actions

• Manage finance planning and performance management processes and related financial decisions including strategic plan and annual contract planning/forecasting, target development, financial performance reporting/analysis, financial modeling and decision support for a manufacturing plant

• Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in the manufacturing plant. You will also ensure that policies are understood in the organization and that proper controls and compliance are in place

• Drive for harmonization, efficienciesand improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Prior experience in Plant controlling/ Manufacturing Finance

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in financial planning and performance management including analyzing, planning and reporting plants financial performance across all financial KPIs and strategy development, investment decisions and cost management to achieve financial targets

• BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and snacking market including Supply Chain/manufacturing dynamics. Relevant experience in a large regional (or global) corporation

• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering, influencing and communication skills across a large regional or global, public company; experience working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to make decisions and drive results.

• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and ability to identify 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

Job Specific Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in CPG

• Experience in Plant environment preferred

Education / Certifications:

A Commerce Degree from a recognized university, MBA and/or CPA is a plus

Work schedule:

On site, regular business hours

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

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.