Amex & Colombia Commercial Finance Specialist

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.
You will perform detailed finance work, transactions and data structuring under the guidance of the Finance Manager. You will collect data, be responsible for maintaining information integrity, monitor reconciliations and conduct basic checks and controls.
How you will contribute
You will:

• Execute aspects of finance planning and performance management process and related financial decisions potentially including 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 also execute data collection and data integrity checks
• Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in area of scope and ensure full compliance with our policies
• Execute ad hoc analyses and projects as requested by the Senior Finance Manager (or Director)
• Support 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 your Finance peers

What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in financial analysis and data collection/structuring
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and a basic understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market. Relevant experience in a regional (or sizeable local) business
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including collaboration and communication skills within a larger Finance team. Team player with can do mentality to deliver results
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to execute 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

More about this role
As Commercial Finance Manager for Colombia & AMEX at Mondelēz International, you will be a critical finance business partner driving performance, commercial insight, and financial decision-making across one of our most dynamic and high-growth markets. Sitting at the intersection of Commercial Finance and FP&A, you will deliver meaningful analysis that shapes strategy, accelerates business growth, and supports the ambition of becoming the global leader in snacking.
This role requires a commercially minded finance professional with a proven track record in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven storytelling. You will harness cloud technologies, Python-based analytics, and advanced financial modeling to elevate how finance creates value at Mondelēz.
What you need to know about this position:
You will serve as the strategic finance business partner for Colombia and the broader AMEX cluster, working in close collaboration with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Regional Finance teams. Your contributions will include:

• Drive end-to-end financial planning and performance management for Colombia & AMEX, including Annual Contract (AC) planning, rolling forecasts, target-setting, and long-range financial scenarios that align with global strategy.
• Deliver high-impact commercial finance analysis and decision support - including trade investment evaluation, customer P&L management, promotional effectiveness, pricing analysis, and margin optimization - to enable data-driven commercial decisions.
• Own financial performance reporting and analysis, translating complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for the Country Finance Manager and senior leadership; present findings with confidence and clarity to a diverse stakeholder audience.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models leveraging Python and cloud-based analytics platforms to automate recurring processes, reduce cycle time, and enhance forecast accuracy across revenue, cost, and working capital.
• Ensure a robust internal controls and compliance environment within the scope of the role, fully aligned with Mondelēz International's global policies, SOX requirements, and local regulatory standards.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing leadership to evaluate business cases, new product launches, and key commercial initiatives, providing proactive financial guidance that balances growth ambition with P&L discipline.
• Champion continuous improvement across finance processes - identifying automation opportunities, standardizing reporting frameworks, and driving adoption of digital tools to build a more agile and insight-driven Finance function.
• Collaborate on ad hoc strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives as directed by the Senior Finance Director, acting as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the business.

What extra ingredients you will bring:
Technical expertise:
You will serve as the strategic finance business partner for Colombia and the broader AMEX cluster, working in close collaboration with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Regional Finance teams. Your contributions will include:

• Drive end-to-end financial planning and performance management for Colombia & AMEX, including Annual Contract (AC) planning, rolling forecasts, target-setting, and long-range financial scenarios that align with global strategy.
• Deliver high-impact commercial finance analysis and decision support - including trade investment evaluation, customer P&L management, promotional effectiveness, pricing analysis, and margin optimization - to enable data-driven commercial decisions.
• Own financial performance reporting and analysis, translating complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for the Country Finance Manager and senior leadership; present findings with confidence and clarity to a diverse stakeholder audience.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models leveraging Python and cloud-based analytics platforms to automate recurring processes, reduce cycle time, and enhance forecast accuracy across revenue, cost, and working capital.
• Ensure a robust internal controls and compliance environment within the scope of the role, fully aligned with Mondelēz International's global policies, SOX requirements, and local regulatory standards.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing leadership to evaluate business cases, new product launches, and key commercial initiatives, providing proactive financial guidance that balances growth ambition with P&L discipline.
• Champion continuous improvement across finance processes - identifying automation opportunities, standardizing reporting frameworks, and driving adoption of digital tools to build a more agile and insight-driven Finance function.
• Collaborate on ad hoc strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives as directed by the Senior Finance Director, acting as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the business.

Business Acumen:

• Proven understanding and experience in CPG/FMCG commercial dynamics is a MUST: pricing, trade spend, category management, and go-to-market strategies
• Experience working in or with Latin American markets is a strong advantage
• Ability to translate financial insights into commercial recommendations that resonate with non-finance audiences
• Track record of managing P&Ls and driving profitable growth in a competitive consumer goods environment
• Understanding of macroeconomic factors affecting emerging markets and their impact on business performance

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Proven understanding of CPG/FMCG commercial dynamics: pricing, trade spend, category management, and go-to-market strategies
• Experience working in or with Latin American markets is a strong advantage
• Ability to translate financial insights into commercial recommendations that resonate with non-finance audiences
• Track record of managing P&Ls and driving profitable growth in a competitive consumer goods environment
• Understanding of macroeconomic factors affecting emerging markets and their impact on business performance

• Analytical powerhouse: ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into clear and compelling business insights
• Passion for leveraging technology and automation to drive efficiency and elevate the quality of financial analysis
• Curiosity and agility to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment with multiple priorities
• Experience with agile ways of working and continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated growth mindset: active learner who invests in personal development and contributes to team capability

★ MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• CPG / FMCG background - non-negotiable
• English B2 level or above (written and spoken)
• 5-8 years in Commercial Finance or FP&A roles
• Python proficiency for financial analytics
• Cloud platform experience (any major provider)
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Wacam is Mondelēz International's Latin America presence with more the 1700 wonderful people proudly representing a diversity of cultures and nationalities. Wacam includes 13 countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Chile, Bolivia, Panamá, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemela, El Salvador, República Dominicana, Puerto Rico. We make and distribute our global brands and local jewels such as Field, Club Social to over 190 million 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.
At Mondelez International we work under a hybrid model, in which our offices at WACAM offer us a space for connection, collaboration and co-creation, with attendance being subject to the needs of the teams themselves and/or the business.
Where permitted by internal policies and local laws, new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment by their date of hire, unless they are granted a medical accommodation.
Job Type
Regular
Finance Planning & Performance Management
Finance