Chocolate FP&A Manager

Job DescriptionChocolate FP&A Manager, India Location - Mumbai HO About The RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business PartnershipOwn the end-to-end P&L for the Chocolate category, driving top-line growth and bottom-line profitabilityAct as a trusted advisor to the Category Head and cross-functional leadership on all financial and commercial decisionsCo-create the Annual Contract (AC) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRP) for the Chocolate portfolioLead scenario planning, business modeling, and "what-if" analyses to evaluate new opportunities, product launches, and market expansion strategiesRevenue & Commercial FinancePartner with Sales and Trade Marketing to design and evaluate trade spend, pricing strategies, and promotional effectivenessAnalyze channel and customer profitability to optimize the route-to-market strategyDrive Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives including price-pack architecture, mix optimization, and elasticity modelingCost & Supply Chain FinanceCollaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to manage input cost volatility (cocoa, sugar, dairy, packaging) and drive cost-saving programsOwn the standard costing process, manufacturing variances, and conversion cost optimizationEvaluate make vs. buy decisions, co-packing arrangements, and capacity investment proposalsInnovation & Portfolio ManagementProvide financial leadership on New Product Development (NPD) — from business case creation to post-launch evaluationAssess portfolio health through SKU rationalization, margin analysis, and contribution mappingBuild robust financial models for brand extensions, premiumization strategies, and adjacency playsMarketing & Brand InvestmentPartner with Marketing to evaluate A&P (Advertising & Promotion) spend effectiveness and ROIEnsure optimal allocation of brand investment across sub-brands, campaigns, and media channelsTrack and report on brand P&L performance with actionable insightsFinancial Planning, Reporting & ControlsLead the Monthly Business Review (MBR) process with variance analysis, risk/opportunity identification, and rolling forecastsEnsure robust internal controls, compliance, and governance across all financial processesDrive continuous improvement in reporting quality, automation, and data-driven decision-makingCross-Functional LeadershipInfluence and challenge business decisions with a "Finance with a Point of View" mindsetRepresent Finance in S&OP / IBP (Integrated Business Planning) meetingsMentor and develop junior finance team members embedded in the categoryCareer Experience & QualificationsEducation: CA/MBA (Finance) from a reputed institutionExperience: 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in FMCG / CPG / Food & Beverage industryStrong experience in Category Finance is highly preferred. We are also open to candidates with diversified Business Finance experience, demonstrated through multiple stints across areas such as Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Marketing Finance or other business partnering roles, bringing a well-rounded understanding of the end-to-end P&L and value chain.Proven track record of business partnering at a category or BU level — not limited to reporting or controllershipDeep understanding of end-to-end value chain economics — from raw material to shelfExperience in Chocolate, Confectionery, or Snacking categories is strongly preferredWithin Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer PolicyBusiness Unit SummaryMondelez 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 TypeRegularFinance Planning & Performance ManagementFinance