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Senior Analyst, Capex Controller

MDLZ · Sricity, India
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Job Description

Role Overview

The CAPEX Controller – Sricity is the dedicated finance partner for Mondelēz India's single largest-ever capital investment – building the biggest chocolate factory in the world. This high-impact, high-visibility role owns end-to-end financial management of the Sricity expansion: CAPEX planning, procurement controls, cash & payables, fixed asset management, and capitalization & depreciation governance.

Key Responsibilities

CAPEX Planning & Governance:

  • Lead financial planning, investment approvals, ROI evaluation, and phased spend execution for the Sricity program – the largest CAPEX initiative in Mondelēz India, representing >50% of total country CAPEX.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews; collaborate with AMEA regional teams for major investment approvals.
  • Partner with the Site Director and Engineering teams on capacity & capability readiness aligned to growth milestones.

Procurement Controls & Finance Partnering:

  • Act as the on-ground finance partner to engineering & procurement – validating spend decisions, negotiating vendor payment terms, and ensuring performance-based clauses (milestone releases, penalty provisions, post-installation holds).
  • Review all vendor contracts for financial soundness in partnership with the dedicated legal resource.

Cash Management & Payables:

  • Drive quarterly cash planning with the India Cash COE – determining spend, advances, and deferrals aligned to COE cycles.
  • Coordinate with Accenture team for timely vendor payments; manage non-standard one-time payables outside automated cycles.
  • Enforce controls around advance and deferred payments based on milestones and vendor performance.

Fixed Asset Management & Capitalization, Depreciation:

  • Own end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle – CWIP accumulation & tracking pre-commissioning, on-ground asset verification, and physical reconciliation at site.
  • Drive capitalization once assets are commissioned – ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
  • Lead capitalization reviews and manage depreciation schedules for all Sri city assets in line with accounting standards and internal policies.
  • Partner with the AER team on policy alignment; support internal & external audits on CAPEX, fixed assets, and depreciation.

Contract & Commercial Review:

  • Review all vendor contracts for financial soundness: payment terms, milestone-based releases, penalties, and post-installation disbursement conditions (e.g., final 10–20% held until successful commissioning).

Mandatory Requirements

Total Experience - Minimum 3–6 years in finance roles

CAPEX Experience - Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on CAPEX management – non-negotiable

Qualification- CA / MBA Finance (preferred)

Preferred Background- Plant finance with CAPEX/depreciation focus; FMCG or large-scale greenfield/brownfield exposure

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Functional: Deep CAPEX lifecycle knowledge (planning → procurement → installation → capitalization → depreciation); cash management & working capital principles; procurement and contract commercial clauses.
  • Technical: CAPEX evaluation & ROI modelling; fixed asset accounting (CWIP, capitalization, depreciation); SAP (preferred); advanced Excel & dashboarding.
  • Competencies: Strong on-ground coordination & physical site presence; cross-functional collaboration (engineering, procurement, legal, finance); ability to influence from analyst to director level; structured analytical mindset; effective communication in a fast-paced expansion environment.

Key Stakeholders

Site Director – Sricity, Engineering & Procurement Teams,  India Cash COE,  Accenture (Payables),  Legal Team,  AER / Accounting Team,  Plant Finance Teams,  MSC Finance / COE / BU Finance,  Regional SC Finance – AMEA





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 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 Type

Regular

Finance Planning & Performance Management

Finance
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