Plant Controlling Intern

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

1. Purpose of the Role 

The purpose of this role is to train a dedicated resource in all aspects of Plant Controlling, end to end, building a capable professional ready to support the increasing demands in finance, and also possible future needs within the Controlling team. 

The intern will gain comprehensive exposure to the full Section Controlling cycle — from weekly cost governance and monthly financial reporting through to budgeting, forecasting, and compliance — working closely with experienced Controlling professionals in an international FMCG environment. 

2. Key Responsibilities 

The intern will work alongside the Section Controller, gaining hands-on involvement across the full scope of Plant Controlling: 

Cost Governance & Performance Tracking 

Support the weekly and monthly monitoring of manufacturing costs — including material losses, labour efficiency, and maintenance spend — helping ensure visibility and early detection of deviations. 

Financial Reporting & Analysis 

Contribute to the preparation of monthly results, cost analysis by area, and key financial reconciliations, building a solid understanding of how plant performance translates into the P&L. 

Controls & Compliance 

Assist in periodic reviews and internal controls that safeguard data accuracy and ensure adherence to corporate policies (including SOX-related activities). 

Budgeting & Forecasting 

Participate in the budgeting and forecasting cycle, supporting standard costing, productivity tracking, and benefit calculations for improvement projects. 

Month-End Closure 

Support the end-to-end month-end closing process, including accruals, production order settlements, and volume reporting. 

Master Data & Data Integrity 

Help maintain the accuracy of master data (BOMs, cost centers, material records) across systems, ensuring the financial data foundation is reliable and up to date. 

3. Systems & Tools 

The intern will develop practical, hands-on experience with the enterprise systems used in Plant Controlling, including SAP, Marco, ION, as well as Excel and BI reporting tools.  

4. Candidate Profile 

RequirementDetail 

Education: 

Final year or recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field 

Languages: 

Spanish (fluent); English (working level) 

Technical Skills: 

Strong Excel skills; familiarity with SAP is a plus; experience with BI or reporting tools valued 

Analytical Skills:

Comfort with numbers, financial data, and working across multiple datasets 

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail, proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, structured approach to work 

Availability:

Full-time internship, minimum 6 months 

5. What You Will Gain 

• End-to-end understanding of Plant Controlling processes in a multinational FMCG environment (Mondelez International) 

• Hands-on experience with SAP (including exposure to SAP S/4HANA) and other enterprise tools 

• Practical involvement in real business challenges: cost governance, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance 

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain 

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced Controlling professionals 

• A strong professional foundation for a career in Finance or Controlling within a global FMCG company 

• Understanding of the Section Controlling career path towards Plant Controller and Finance Manager roles 





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

What makes working at Mondelēz International so special? Many things. The iconic brands and global nature of our business. The continuous innovation and endless opportunities to grow. The chance each day, to put a smile on people’s faces. We are the world’s leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum with outstanding brands like Alpen Gold, Oreo, Milka, Yubileynoye and Halls.

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

TraineeApprentices and TraineesEarly Careers