Senior Internal Controls Leader – Manufacturing SCM

Mondelēz International; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz Europe GmbH seeks an Internal Controls Manager to strengthen the control environment across ISC operations in Europe. The role covers advisory reviews, risk assessments, process improvements, digitalization, and SOX, with end-to-end accountability from planning to remediation.

You will partner with plant, regional, and functional leaders to identify risks, lead remediations, build dashboards, and drive sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Supply Chain processes and associated risks.
• Solid knowledge of SOX requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities within a defined scope, and deliver results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and engage senior leaders constructively.
• Experience translating data and analysis into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Fluent English is required; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering & Risk Management: Act as a trusted business partner to plant, regional, and functional leaders by providing clear, risk-based insights, supporting informed decision-making and prioritization.
• Lead Internal Control Projects – Remediations, redesign and deep dives: Lead end-to-end advisory reviews, remediation and improvement projects. Partner with process owners to identify opportunities to enhance key processes and controls, improve operational efficiency and strength risk management.
• Risk Assessment & Advisory: Proactively support senior leaders in identifying key risks and control gaps, and in defining practical, sustainable remediation actions that can be effectively embedded in operations.
• Digitalization & Data Analytics: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve and redesign processes, transitioning from manual to more digital control solutions, leveraging existing systems and data. Help build dashboards and tools for data-driven insights using your analytical skills.
• Training & Change Management: Contribute to build a strong culture of control ownership and accountability through targeted training, guidance, and continuous engagement with business teams. Actively support the development of capabilities resources & training sessions.
• Communication & Reporting: Translate complex control topics into clear, concise, and visually compelling reports and dashboards, enabling senior stakeholders to quickly understand risks, trends, and areas requiring attention.
• SOX: Support and execute SOX related activities.
• Team Leadership & People Development: Lead and coach the team, fostering accountability and collaboration. Drive professional growth through regular feedback, mentoring, and tailored development plans to build a high-performing, future-ready team.

Skills

Internal controls

Internal audit

Risk management

SOX compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIA)

Job description

Mondelēz Europe GmbH seeks an Internal Controls Manager to strengthen the control environment across ISC operations in Europe. The role covers advisory reviews, risk assessments, process improvements, digitalization, and SOX, with end-to-end accountability from planning to remediation.

You will partner with plant, regional, and functional leaders to identify risks, lead remediations, build dashboards, and drive sustainable improvements.