Job Description

Commercial Finance Analyst (West Branch)

Role Purpose

This role is a front-line execution role within Branch Commercial Finance, responsible for day-to-day financial operations, controls, and on-ground commercial execution for the Traditional Trade business.

The incumbent will ensure pricing accuracy, trade scheme execution, receivables discipline, distributor compliance, and clean financial closure, working closely with Sales and Branch teams to keep the business running smoothly and within governance.

Key Responsibilities (Execution-Led)

1. Trade Execution & Commercial Operations

Execute and validate approved GT trade schemes, discounts, and claims at distributor and customer level.
Ensure correct pricing, trade terms, and scheme mechanics are applied in the system.
Monitor scheme execution vs approval, flag deviations, and ensure timely corrections.
Support sales teams with day-to-day commercial queries related to pricing, claims, and payouts.

2. Distributor Finance & Receivables Execution

Execute credit limit checks, blocks/unblocks, and customer master hygiene.
Track distributor receivables, overdue balances, and deductions on a daily/weekly basis.
Coordinate with Sales, Credit, and distributors to close open items and disputes.
Ensure timely collections and adherence to credit and cash discipline norms.

3. MIS, Reporting & Month-End Execution

Prepare and circulate branch MIS, including sales, trade spend, receivables, and scheme trackers.
Execute month-end activities: accruals, provisions, reversals, and variance explanations.
Support customer, distributor, and territory-level reporting with high data accuracy.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to Central Finance and Controllers.

4. Controls, Compliance & Hygiene

Execute internal control checks on trade spend, claims, and receivables.
Maintain clean balance sheet items, including advances, provisions, and open claims.
Support audits by providing data, explanations, and documentation.
Ensure strict adherence to Mondelez finance policies, SOX, and approval matrices.

5. Stakeholder Coordination (Execution Support)

Work closely with Branch Sales, Sales Ops, and Distribution teams for smooth day-to-day operations.
Act as the first point of contact for branch-level commercial execution issues.
Escalate risks, delays, or non-compliance proactively to the Branch Finance Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

CA Inter / CMA / MBA/BCom (Finance) preferred

Experience

2-5 years of experience in Branch Finance / Sales Finance / Commercial Operations
Strong exposure to Traditional Trade (GT) execution is preferred
FMCG / Consumer Goods background strongly preferred

Skills & Capability Requirements

Strong understanding of GT trade mechanics, distributor working, and receivables processes
Hands-on experience with trade execution, claims processing, and credit control
Working knowledge of SAP (preferred) or similar ERP systems
Strong Excel and data handling skills for execution-oriented MIS
Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines and multiple stakeholders

Success Profile (What Good Looks Like)

Zero pricing and scheme execution errors
Strong receivables discipline and low overdue exposure
Clean month-end closure with minimal audit observations
High trust and responsiveness with branch Sales teams

Why This Role

Deep exposure to on-ground FMCG Traditional Trade execution
Strong foundation in commercial operations and finance controls
Critical role ensuring business continuity at the branch level
Steppingstone into broader Commercial / Business Finance roles within Mondelez

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 chocolates, and powdered beverages, and biscuits, and and 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.

Mondelz 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.

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