Taste the Future - Plant Controlling Intern - Orbigo, Spain

Mondelēz International; Armellada; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

SAP S/4HANA exposure

Career growth

Job summary

Mondelēz International in Spain invites final-year or recent graduates in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics to join a 6-month+ internship in Plant Controlling. You will learn end-to-end processes, including cost governance, monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in an international FMCG setting.

You will work closely with Controlling professionals, gain hands-on experience with SAP, SAP S/4HANA, and BI reporting tools, and contribute to data integrity

Qualifications

• Final year or recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Spanish is fluent; English working level.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with SAP is a plus; BI/reporting tools valued.

Responsibilities

• Cost governance and performance tracking of manufacturing cost areas.
• Financial reporting, cost analysis by area, and essential reconciliations.
• Support controls, SOX-related activities, and periodic reviews.
• Participate in budgeting, standard costing, and productivity tracking.
• Assist month-end closure processes including accruals and settlements.
• Maintain master data accuracy across systems (BOMs, cost centers, material records).

Skills

Excel

SAP familiarity

BI/Reporting tools

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Final year or recent graduate in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin/Economics

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

1. Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to train a dedicated resource in all aspects of Plant Controlling, end to end, building a capable professional ready to support the increasing demands in finance, and also possible future needs within the Controlling team.

The intern will gain comprehensive exposure to the full Section Controlling cycle - from weekly cost governance and monthly financial reporting through to budgeting, forecasting, and compliance - working closely with experienced Controlling professionals in an international FMCG environment.

2. Key Responsibilities

Cost Governance & Performance Tracking

Support the weekly and monthly monitoring of manufacturing costs - including material losses, labour efficiency, and maintenance spend - helping ensure visibility and early detection of deviations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Contribute to the preparation of monthly results, cost analysis by area, and key financial reconciliations, building a solid understanding of how plant performance translates into the P&L.

Controls & Compliance

Assist in periodic reviews and internal controls that safeguard data accuracy and ensure adherence to corporate policies (including SOX-related activities).

Budgeting & Forecasting

Participate in the budgeting and forecasting cycle, supporting standard costing, productivity tracking, and benefit calculations for improvement projects.

Month-End Closure

Support the end-to-end month-end closing process, including accruals, production order settlements, and volume reporting.

Master Data & Data Integrity

Help maintain the accuracy of master data (BOMs, cost centers, material records) across systems, ensuring the financial data foundation is reliable and up to date.

3. Systems & Tools

The intern will develop practical, hands-on experience with the enterprise systems used in Plant Controlling, including SAP, Marco, ION, as well as Excel and BI reporting tools.

4. Candidate Profile

RequirementDetail

Education:

Final year or recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Languages:

Spanish (fluent); English (working level)

Technical Skills:

Strong Excel skills; familiarity with SAP is a plus; experience with BI or reporting tools valued

Analytical Skills:

Comfort with numbers, financial data, and working across multiple datasets

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail, proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, structured approach to work

Availability:

Full-time internship, minimum 6 months

5. What You Will Gain

• End-to-end understanding of Plant Controlling processes in a multinational FMCG environment (Mondelez International)

• Hands-on experience with SAP (including exposure to SAP S/4HANA) and other enterprise tools

• Practical involvement in real business challenges: cost governance, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced Controlling professionals

• A strong professional foundation for a career in Finance or Controlling within a global FMCG company

• Understanding of the Section Controlling career path towards Plant Controller and Finance Manager roles

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

What makes working at Mondelēz International so special? Many things. The iconic brands and global nature of our business. The continuous innovation and endless opportunities to grow. The chance each day, to put a smile on people’s faces. We are the world’s leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum with outstanding brands like Alpen Gold, Oreo, Milka, Yubileynoye and Halls.

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

Trainee

Apprentices and Trainees

Early Careers