Chocolate FP&A Manager

Mondelēz International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited in Mumbai (H.O.) seeks a Chocolate FP&A Manager to own the end-to-end P&L for the Chocolate category and act as a strategic financial partner to the category team. You will influence decisions across sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and sales with robust financial modeling and governance.

The role requires 8–10 years of progressive finance experience in FMCG/CPG, with strong category finance background and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• CA or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.
• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience in FMCG/CPG/food and beverage.
• Strong Category Finance experience and end-to-end P&L ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end P&L for the Chocolate category, driving top-line growth and profitability.
• Partner with sales, trade marketing, and marketing for trade spend, pricing, and ROI.
• Lead scenario planning, business modeling, and new product evaluations.
• Provide financial leadership on NPD, SKU rationalization, and portfolio health.
• Oversee MBR variance analysis, forecasting, and governance across finance processes.

Skills

Strategic finance

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Financial planning

Category finance

Education

CA/MBA (Finance)

Job description

Chocolate FP&A Manager, India Location - Mumbai HO

About the Role We are looking for a seasoned finance professional to serve as the Finance Business Partner for our Chocolate Category. This is not a traditional financial reporting role — it is a strategic, end-to-end business ownership position where you will act as the financial conscience and co-pilot for the Chocolate business. You will be deeply embedded in the category team, influencing decisions across the value chain — from sourcing and manufacturing to marketing, sales, and P&L delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership Own the end-to-end P&L for the Chocolate category, driving top-line growth and bottom-line profitability Act as a trusted advisor to the Category Head and cross-functional leadership on all financial and commercial decisions Co-create the Annual Contract (AC) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRP) for the Chocolate portfolio Lead scenario planning, business modeling, and "what-if" analyses to evaluate new opportunities, product launches, and market expansion strategies
• Revenue & Commercial Finance Partner with Sales and Trade Marketing to design and evaluate trade spend, pricing strategies, and promotional effectiveness Analyze channel and customer profitability to optimize the route-to-market strategy Drive Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives including price-pack architecture, mix optimization, and elasticity modeling
• Cost & Supply Chain Finance Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to manage input cost volatility (cocoa, sugar, dairy, packaging) and drive cost-saving programs Own the standard costing process, manufacturing variances, and conversion cost optimization Evaluate make vs. buy decisions, co-packing arrangements, and capacity investment proposals
• Innovation & Portfolio Management Provide financial leadership on New Product Development (NPD) — from business case creation to post-launch evaluation Assess portfolio health through SKU rationalization, margin analysis, and contribution mapping Build robust financial models for brand extensions, premiumization strategies, and adjacency plays
• Marketing & Brand Investment Partner with Marketing to evaluate A&P (Advertising & Promotion) spend effectiveness and ROI Ensure optimal allocation of brand investment across sub-brands, campaigns, and media channels Track and report on brand P&L performance with actionable insights
• Financial Planning, Reporting & Controls Lead the Monthly Business Review (MBR) process with variance analysis, risk/opportunity identification, and rolling forecasts Ensure robust internal controls, compliance, and governance across all financial processes Drive continuous improvement in reporting quality, automation, and data-driven decision-making
• Cross-Functional Leadership Influence and challenge business decisions with a "Finance with a Point of View" mindset Represent Finance in S&OP / IBP (Integrated Business Planning) meetings Mentor and develop junior finance team members embedded in the category

Career Experience & Qualifications

Education: CA/MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution Experience: 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in FMCG / CPG / Food & Beverage industry Strong experience in Category Finance is highly preferred. We are also open to candidates with diversified Business Finance experience, demonstrated through multiple stints across areas such as Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Marketing Finance or other business partnering roles, bringing a well-rounded understanding of the end-to-end P&L and value chain. Proven track record of business partnering at a category or BU level — not limited to reporting or controllership Deep understanding of end-to-end value chain economics — from raw material to shelf Experience in Chocolate, Confectionery, or Snacking categories is strongly preferred 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

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award.

Mondelez 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 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.

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