Internal Controls Manager

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.

• 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

RegularInternal Audit & ControlFinance