MSC Bakery FP&A Manager

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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. 1. Financial Planning Lead COGS financial planning and rolling forecast process for Biscuit & Cake categories in China, delivering plans on time and in line with regional/BU guidelines and assumptions. Lead forecast accuracy improvement initiatives for Biscuit & Cake through rigorous cost analysis, cross-functional alignment, and process enhancements. Execute KPI reconciliation to the P&L for Biscuit & Cake categories, ensuring all cost lines are accurately reflected and reconciled. Execute clear articulation of risks and opportunities for all major Biscuit & Cake cost lines, including productivity, commodity and forex impacts and volume absorption. Support the AOP process by providing timely and well-substantiated Biscuit & Cake category inputs, assumptions, and scenario analysis. 2. Performance Management Lead monthly and YTD variance analysis for Biscuit & Cake categories by stream and cost drivers, providing actionable commentary and management insights. Lead actual manufacturing variance by SKU and multi-sourcing SKU processes in SAP for China HQ entity, ensuring accurate cost allocation by product. Lead preparation of actual landing and rolling forecast reports for GC COGS, coordinating execution with team member where applicable. Lead end-to-end cost analysis framework development for the team, connect cross-functional cost levers (including productivity, commodity and forex, etc.) and translate them into actionable brand-level insights. Execute month-end plant-to-BU closing activities per request, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, subject to Controller approval. Support the Controller in consolidated reporting and senior leadership presentations by preparing and consolidation inputs. 3. Cross-functional financial support Lead cross-functional coordination on Plant-to-BU cost process optimization, improving end-to-end process flow and acting as the central liaison between plant finance and HQ. Execute P&L impact analysis and action-plan recommendations for Biscuit & Cake categories, supporting the Controller's consolidated monthly reporting to senior leadership. Execute cross-functional coordination with Marketing Finance on Biscuit & Cake cost analysis and strategies, ensuring alignment on cost assumptions and business actions. Execute cross-functional coordination with local procurement and regional finance to close last mile gap between BU and regional process, and ensure end-to-end data visibility for RPM cost. Execute HQ COGS I2M (Innovation to Market) project financial support for Biscuit & Cake-related sustainability initiatives and supply chain investment analysis. 4. Simplification & Digital Lead the design of automation business rules and methodology, including defining validation logic, intelligent alerting thresholds, and predictive scenario planning models (e.g., commodity/FX sensitivity) to enhance forecast quality and reporting efficiency. Enhance SAC reporting design by defining business requirements and participating in regional SAC enhancement discussions. Support digital tool development by providing use-case requirements and leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for tools serving BU COE team. 5. Governance & Controls Execute internal control requirements applicable to the Biscuit & Cake scope, ensuring compliance with company financial policies and SOX requirements. Support the Controller in establishing and maintaining unified analysis frameworks, reporting templates, and SOPs for the team. Serve as backup for the team during absence, ensuring business continuity for other categories and system-related tasks. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in: Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or related discipline; MBA preferred. 6+ years of finance experience in a multinational corporation; 3+ years in analytical roles preferred. Finance analysis experience in Supply Chain, Sales, or Marketing; strong Supply Chain finance background preferred. Proficient analytical skills with sound understanding of consumer goods industry or manufacturing industry. Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP system; financial reporting system experience preferred. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power Query / Power BI skills are a strong plus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with plants, procurement, and finance teams. Resilient, results-driven, and self-motivated; able to manage competing priorities under pressure. Fluent in written and spoken English. More about this role What you need to know about this position: What extra ingredients you will bring: Education / Certifications: Job specific requirements: Travel requirements: Work schedule: No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary Mondelēz International entered the China market in 1984. Headquartered in Shanghai, Mondelēz Greater China is a leading company in the snacks business, including biscuits, Chocolate, candy & gum, and beverages. With over 4,000 employees, Mondelēz has established manufacturing plants in East, South and North China as well as a Global Biscuit R&D Technical Center in Suzhou. The Chinese name Yi Zi (亿滋) represents the company’s vision to bring an abundance of deliciousness to consumers. 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 Regular Finance Planning & Performance Management Finance