Chocolate FP&A Manager

Job Description

Chocolate FP&A Manager, India Location - Mumbai HO

About the Role We are looking for a seasoned finance professional to serve as the Finance Business Partner for our Chocolate Category . This is not a traditional financial reporting role — it is a strategic, end-to-end business ownership position where you will act as the financial conscience and co-pilot for the Chocolate business. You will be deeply embedded in the category team , influencing decisions across the value chain — from sourcing and manufacturing to marketing, sales, and P&L delivery .

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership Own the end-to-end P&L for the Chocolate category, driving top-line growth and bottom-line profitability

Act as a trusted advisor to the Category Head and cross-functional leadership on all financial and commercial decisions

Co-create the Annual Contract (AC) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRP) for the Chocolate portfolio

Lead scenario planning, business modeling , and "what-if" analyses to evaluate new opportunities, product launches, and market expansion strategies

Revenue & Commercial Finance Partner with Sales and Trade Marketing to design and evaluate trade spend, pricing strategies , and promotional effectiveness

Analyze channel and customer profitability to optimize the route-to-market strategy

Drive Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives including price-pack architecture, mix optimization , and elasticity modeling

Cost & Supply Chain Finance Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to manage input cost volatility (cocoa, sugar, dairy, packaging) and drive cost-saving programs

Own the standard costing process , manufacturing variances , and conversion cost optimization

Evaluate make vs. buy decisions , co-packing arrangements , and capacity investment proposals

Innovation & Portfolio Management Provide financial leadership on New Product Development (NPD) — from business case creation to post-launch evaluation

Assess portfolio health through SKU rationalization, margin analysis , and contribution mapping

Build robust financial models for brand extensions, premiumization strategies , and adjacency plays

Marketing & Brand Investment Partner with Marketing to evaluate A&P (Advertising & Promotion) spend effectiveness and ROI

Ensure optimal allocation of brand investment across sub-brands, campaigns, and media channels

Track and report on brand P&L performance with actionable insights

Financial Planning, Reporting & Controls Lead the Monthly Business Review (MBR) process with variance analysis , risk/opportunity identification , and rolling forecasts

Ensure robust internal controls, compliance , and governance across all financial processes

Drive continuous improvement in reporting quality, automation , and data-driven decision-making

Cross-Functional Leadership Influence and challenge business decisions with a "Finance with a Point of View" mindset

Represent Finance in S&OP / IBP (Integrated Business Planning) meetings

Mentor and develop junior finance team members embedded in the category

Career Experience & Qualifications Education: CMA / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution

Experience: 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in FMCG / CPG / Food & Beverage industry

Proven track record of business partnering at a category or BU level — not limited to reporting or controllership

Deep understanding of end-to-end value chain economics — from raw material to shelf

Experience in Chocolate, Confectionery, or Snacking categories is strongly preferred

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy Business Unit Summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths . Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award.

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

Finance Planning & Performance Management

Finance