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Plant Controlling Intern

On-site in Orbigo·Full-time·Added 5 days ago

Mondelez

23 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Mondelez doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Orbigo

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Final year or recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • End-to-end understanding of Plant Controlling processes in a multinational FMCG environment (Mondelez International)
  • Hands-on experience with SAP (including exposure to SAP S/4HANA) and other enterprise tools
  • Practical involvement in real business challenges: cost governance, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
  • Mentorship and coaching from experienced Controlling professionals
  • A strong professional foundation for a career in Finance or Controlling within a global FMCG company
  • Understanding of the Section Controlling career path towards Plant Controller and Finance Manager roles

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.

Visa & relocation

No Relocation support available

Requirements

What we're looking for

Technical Skills:

Strong Excel skills; familiarity with SAP is a plus; experience with BI or reporting tools valued

Analytical Skills:

Comfort with numbers, financial data, and working across multiple datasets

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail, proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, structured approach to work

Education & certifications

Education:

Final year or recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Languages

Spanish (fluent); English (working level)

The role

The purpose of this role is to train a dedicated resource in all aspects of Plant Controlling, end to end, building a capable professional ready to support the increasing demands in finance, and also possible future needs within the Controlling team.

The intern will gain comprehensive exposure to the full Section Controlling cycle - from weekly cost governance and monthly financial reporting through to budgeting, forecasting, and compliance - working closely with experienced Controlling professionals in an international FMCG environment.

What you'll do

The intern will work alongside the Section Controller, gaining hands-on involvement across the full scope of Plant Controlling:

Support the weekly and monthly monitoring of manufacturing costs - including material losses, labour efficiency, and maintenance spend - helping ensure visibility and early detection of deviations.

Contribute to the preparation of monthly results, cost analysis by area, and key financial reconciliations, building a solid understanding of how plant performance translates into the P&L.

Assist in periodic reviews and internal controls that safeguard data accuracy and ensure adherence to corporate policies (including SOX-related activities).

Participate in the budgeting and forecasting cycle, supporting standard costing, productivity tracking, and benefit calculations for improvement projects.

Support the end-to-end month-end closing process, including accruals, production order settlements, and volume reporting.

Help maintain the accuracy of master data (BOMs, cost centers, material records) across systems, ensuring the financial data foundation is reliable and up to date.

How you'll work

Availability:

Full-time internship, minimum 6 months

3. Systems & Tools

The intern will develop practical, hands-on experience with the enterprise systems used in Plant Controlling, including SAP, Marco, ION, as well as Excel and BI reporting tools.

Job Type

TraineeApprentices and TraineesEarly Careers

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Online application

  2. Pre-selection

    Differs slightly by role; generally a simple chat about your application.

  3. Interview

    With a recruiting manager

    Discuss your application, skills, experience and fit in more detail; some roles add a project or presentation.

  4. Testing and background check · Not every role

  5. Job offer

  • Candidates are almost always met in person at least once.
  • The company says it tries to give a quick decision after the interview.
  • Unsuccessful candidates must wait six months before reapplying for the same role.

About Mondelez

Mondelez International is a global snacking powerhouse, home to iconic brands like Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, and Milka. With operations in over 150 countries and roughly 91,000 employees, the company is one of the world's largest packaged food companies, focusing on biscuits, chocolate, and baked snacks. The company was formed in 2012 when Kraft Foods split into two entities, with Mondelez taking the global snacks business.

In Spain, Mondelez has a significant manufacturing footprint, with major plants in Granollers (Barcelona), Viana (Navarra), and Orbigo (León), where many of the current open roles are based. These sites offer structured internship and leadership development programs (such as the "Taste the Future" engineering and supply chain tracks) that are designed to bring in international talent. The company's culture emphasizes continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and digital transformation, making it a relevant option for engineers, data professionals, and supply chain specialists looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry
Food
Founded
2012
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Chicago, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Granollers, Viana and 2 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mondelez runs structured internship programs (6-12 months) at its Spanish plants in Viana, Orbigo, and Granollers, which include housing support and mentorship.
  • The company hires globally and its Spanish sites are part of a large international manufacturing network, so English is commonly used in internal communications.
  • Many roles are in engineering, continuous improvement (IL6S), and supply chain, areas where international experience is highly valued.
  • The Barcelona-based role (Digital Asset Management) is a global position, indicating the company's willingness to staff key functions from anywhere.
  • Internships often include a monthly stipend and can be a direct entry point into a permanent role at the company.

In their own words

About the company & team

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

Additional information

What makes working at Mondelēz International so special? Many things. The iconic brands and global nature of our business. The continuous innovation and endless opportunities to grow. The chance each day, to put a smile on people's faces. We are the world's leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum with outstanding brands like Alpen Gold, Oreo, Milka, Yubileynoye and Halls.

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.

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