Commercial Finance Co-Op

at  Mondelz International

Job Description

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Background: Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related fields.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). Familiarity with financial modeling and data visualization tools is an asset.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial data in a clear and concise manner.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for CPG Industry: Interest in the food and beverage sector, with a desire to understand the financial dynamics of sales and trade promotions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
• Assist in preparing monthly sales and profitability reports.
• Analyze trade spending, customer profitability, and promotion effectiveness.
• Support variance analysis of sales, margins, and operating expenses.
• Forecasting & Budgeting:
• Participate in sales forecasting processes, including inputting data into financial models and reconciling forecasts with actual results.
• Assist in preparing budgets for trade spend and promotions.
• Trade Spend Management:
• Collaborate with the sales team to track and reconcile trade spend accruals.
• Analyze trade promotion performance and provide insights to optimize promotional investments.
• Data Management:
• Gather and organize large datasets from various sources to support financial analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data in systems.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to gather relevant business insights.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to drive business improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Ad Hoc Support:
• Assist in special projects and initiatives as required by the Sales Finance team, such as process improvements and systems implementation.