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The Role
Manage internal controls across European supply chain operations. Lead risk assessments, advisory reviews, remediation, process improvements, digitalization, data analytics, reporting, training, and SOX activities. Partner with plant and regional leaders to identify control gaps, implement sustainable solutions, and improve operational efficiency. Lead and develop a high-performing controls team while communicating risk insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
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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.
Join our team as an Internal Controls Manager, where you will play a key role in strengthening and safeguarding the company's control environment, with a specific focus on Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) operations across Europe.
In this role you will be involved in a broad range of activities, including advisory reviews, risk assessments, process improvements, digitalization initiatives, and SOX. You will be engaged end-to-end, from planning and risk identification through execution, follow-up, and remediation
This position is designed for a senior professional who brings sound judgment, autonomy, and a pragmatic mindset. Someone able to translate risk into actionable solutions, support leadership decision-making, and drive sustainable improvements without creating unnecessary complexity.
How you will contribute
This role primarily supports Mondelez European Markets with key focus on Manufacturing Supply Chain processes operational processes while offering opportunities for engagement in other business areas and broader participation beyond ISC-related projects.
What you will bring
At Mondelēz Europe, we invest in our people. This role offers exposure to senior leadership, regional initiatives, and complex business topics, providing a strong platform for professional growth and broader leadership opportunities over time.
Moreover, you'll have access to continuous learning opportunities & development programs.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life. We support flexible working arrangements, allowing a combination of remote work and in-person collaboration, while ensuring effective engagement with stakeholders and business needs.
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That's who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
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
Internal Audit & Control
Finance
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
Join our team as an Internal Controls Manager, where you will play a key role in strengthening and safeguarding the company's control environment, with a specific focus on Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) operations across Europe.
In this role you will be involved in a broad range of activities, including advisory reviews, risk assessments, process improvements, digitalization initiatives, and SOX. You will be engaged end-to-end, from planning and risk identification through execution, follow-up, and remediation
This position is designed for a senior professional who brings sound judgment, autonomy, and a pragmatic mindset. Someone able to translate risk into actionable solutions, support leadership decision-making, and drive sustainable improvements without creating unnecessary complexity.
How you will contribute
This role primarily supports Mondelez European Markets with key focus on Manufacturing Supply Chain processes operational processes while offering opportunities for engagement in other business areas and broader participation beyond ISC-related projects.
- 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.
What you will bring
- 8+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, or compliance, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, or complex operational environment.
- 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 (both verbal and written) 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, etc.) would be a plus.
- Fluent English is required; additional European languages are a plus.
At Mondelēz Europe, we invest in our people. This role offers exposure to senior leadership, regional initiatives, and complex business topics, providing a strong platform for professional growth and broader leadership opportunities over time.
Moreover, you'll have access to continuous learning opportunities & development programs.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life. We support flexible working arrangements, allowing a combination of remote work and in-person collaboration, while ensuring effective engagement with stakeholders and business needs.
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That's who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
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
Internal Audit & Control
Finance
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, or compliance
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or complex operational environments
- Strong understanding of Manufacturing Supply Chain processes and associated risks
- Solid knowledge of SOX requirements and internal control frameworks
- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results
- Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to translate data and analysis into clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline
- Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIA
- Fluent English
- Additional European languages
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) offerings are portrayed as robust, with a competitive employer match and, for some groups, an additional base company contribution. Perceptions of the plan are favorable, and defined-contribution coverage spans eligible salaried, non-union, and union employees.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. policies include 10 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus adoption and surrogacy assistance. Arrangements differ by country and union contract, but the leave program is repeatedly noted as a strong point.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with vacation/PTO plus holidays, sick leave, bereavement, and volunteer time. This breadth is frequently called out as a core strength of the package.
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The Company
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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
#TeamMDLZ Flexible Working Pledge: We Trust each other to work flexibly and productively We show Empathy, encouraging belonging and connection We are Mindful of making space and taking time
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