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The Finance Business Process Governance “Role” an enabler of Mondelēz International's ambition to achieve full transparency of end-to-end Finance processes. This role drives the creation of the foundational layer for process standardization and simplification, establishes the platform for automation and transformation, and enables outsourcing scope harmonization across the Finance function.
Operating with a strong coordination and project management mandate, this role works in close partnership with Finance subject matter experts to ensure delivery against defined outcomes and timelines. The role serves as the central orchestrator for process excellence within Finance, leveraging Celonis as the enterprise process documentation and mining platform to enable transparent process monitoring, adherence measurement, and sustainable enterprise value generation.
The Finance Business Process Governance “Role” ensures that Finance processes are documented in alignment with the MDLZ Business Process Architecture framework, documented at required level of granularity, and continuously optimized through data-driven insights
How you will contribute
You will:
Design and maintain the Finance Business Process Architecture in alignment with the overarching MDLZ Business Process Architecture framework and enterprise standards
Define and govern business process taxonomy, hierarchy, and naming conventions across all Finance process areas
Ensure process architecture reflects capabilities enabled through SAP S/4HANA implementation and other strategic Finance initiatives
Establish / Reinforce process ownership models, and decision rights to ensure sustainable process management
Partner with Finance subject matter experts and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and consistency
Lead the documentation of Finance Business Processes leveraging the capabilities of Celonis
Drive the transformation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as an inseparable component of the Finance Business Process Architecture
Ensure process documentation is maintained as a living asset, with clear version control, change management protocols, and stakeholder sign-off
Establish documentation standards, templates, and quality criteria to ensure consistency across all Finance process areas
Engage Finance process owners, Global Business Services (GBS), and regional teams to validate process accuracy and completeness
Support the establishment and implementation of process mining capabilities within Finance using Celonis as the core platform
Deploy process mining models across key Finance processes to enable transparent, real-time process monitoring
Define process adherence KPIs, conformance benchmarks, and deviation thresholds in partnership with Finance leadership
Develop actionable insights and recommendations from process mining data to drive continuous improvement and enterprise value generation
Collaborate with the Celonis Center of Excellence to ensure technical architecture supports process mining ambitions
Drive adoption of process mining insights across Finance stakeholders through training, communication, and change management
Identify and quantify value opportunities through process mining insights, including cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and risk mitigation
Support build business cases for process optimization initiatives and track realized value against targets
Establish a value tracking framework to measure the impact of process governance and mining activities on Finance performance
Serve as the coordination and project management hub for Finance process governance, ensuring Finance subject matter experts deliver against defined outcomes and timelines
Drive structured planning, milestone tracking, and cross-workstream dependency management
Act as the subject matter expert for process governance and process mining across the Finance function
Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance leadership, GBS, MDS, and external partners (e.g., Celonis)
Drive change management and adoption programs to embed process governance disciplines into daily operations
Key Deliverables
Fully designed Finance Business Process Architecture aligned to the MDLZ Business Process Architecture
Comprehensive Finance process documentation for all in-scope Finance processes
Transformed and integrated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as part of the Finance Business Process Architecture
Operational process mining environment (Celonis) with defined models, dashboards, and adherence metrics for Finance
Established governance model with clear process ownership, review cadence, and escalation paths
Quarterly value realization reports demonstrating enterprise value generated through process governance and mining
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 10+ experience in process management, process governance, or finance transformation roles within a multinational FMCG/CPG organization
Strong understanding of business process architecture design and documentation
Experience with business process management tools and techniques and knowledge of process mining platforms or equivalent
Experience enabling process standardization, simplification, and harmonization at scale
Demonstrated ability to build foundations for automation and optimization
Skills:
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in business process modelling tools and technologies (e.g., Celonis).
Knowledge of business process modelling notations.
Strong coordination and project management skills.
Ability to drive accountability across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Key Competencies:
Strategic Thinking Ability to develop and execute business process architecture strategy aligned with business objectives
Communication Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and inspire actions
Collaboration Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, both internal and external to the company
Problem Solving Ability to identify and resolve process governance issues
Technical Proficiency Strong understanding of business process modelling and related governance processes, as well as process mining tools and technologies
Coordination & Project Management – Ability to orchestrate delivery across multiple workstreams, holding SMEs accountable to outcomes and timelines
Results Orientation Ability to drive process design and mining initiatives to achieve measurable results.
More about this role
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Job specific requirements:
Minimum of 10+ experience in process management, process governance, or finance transformation roles within a multinational FMCG/CPG organization
Strong understanding of business process architecture design and documentation
Experience with business process management tools and techniques and knowledge of process mining platforms or equivalent
Experience enabling process standardization, simplification, and harmonization at scale
Demonstrated ability to build foundations for automation and optimization
Travel requirements: no travel required
No Relocation support available
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.
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 80,000 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 80,000+ 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
