Analyst, Finance Planning & Performance Management

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Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape
Hybrid
Mid level
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
The Analyst in Finance Planning & Performance Management will manage financial reporting, data integrity checks, performance analysis, and collaborate with finance teams to enhance operational efficiencies.
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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.
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
What you need to know about this position:
This role is critical in delivering accurate reporting, cost analysis, and operational insights-spanning SAC reporting, inventory control, manufacturing performance, and procurement governance. The analyst will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager and cross-functional teams to drive financial integrity and operational excellence across SSA markets.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Key Accountabilities:
Month End Reporting
Support flash reporting, bridge consolidation, and Month end commentary submissions CON for reporting
Prepare and analyze DIOH (Days Inventory on Hand) reports across SSA
Manage SAC uploads and reporting for CS&L
Generate SAC-based reports for variance checks
MSC Central Overheads analysis
Inventory & Logistics
Review stock on hand and stock aging reports
Conduct warehouse stock counts and reconcile physical vs system inventory
Perform stock-at-risk analysis and escalate exposures to facilitate liquidation
Manage open purchase orders, including aged accruals clearing and PO closure
Reconcile accruals vs GRNs vs supplier statements
Analyze transporter rates and logistics costs (inbound & outbound)
Perform cost center checks and ensure correct allocation of supply chain costs
Manufacturing Performance & Costing
Analyze Overtime labor and full-time equivalent (FTE) trends
Support costing cycles and product cost analysis (IBR)
Financial Controls & Governance
Ensure timely clearing and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Support internal and external audit preparations and documentation
Maintain strong internal control practices across CS&L, manufacturing, and procurement finance
Partner with operations to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
Education / Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in supply chain, manufacturing, or Audit.
- Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Excel, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Job specific requirements:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with SSA market dynamics and operational finance.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong documentation and audit support capabilities.
- Awareness of internal controls, governance frameworks and compliance standards.
Travel requirements:
Limited
Work schedule:
Hybrid
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.
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.
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Finance Planning & Performance Management
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Our Brands
We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.

Our People
Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.

Our Strategies
We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities:

• Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth
• Execution: drive operational excellence
• Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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