Senior Director Global Internal Audit & Internal Controls - Europe; m​/f​/d

Senior Director Global Internal Audit & Internal Controls - Europe (m/f/d)

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Director, Global Internal Audit & Internal Controls – Europe to serve as a pivotal leader in safeguarding the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of Mondelēz International. The leader in this role will be responsible for overseeing the execution of global internal audits and the European internal control function, ensuring the implementation of robust risk management practices and compliance with all relevant regulations.

You will lead a team of skilled auditors, guiding them in performing comprehensive risk assessments, executing internal audits, and partnering with business leaders to strengthen the control environment. Your expertise will be critical in identifying areas of improvement, driving process harmonization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Beyond the technical aspects of audit and controls, the Senior Director, Global Internal Audit & Internal Controls – Europe will serve as a key leader and strategic advisor, providing insightful recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency. You will champion a growth and digital mindset, leveraging technology to optimize audit processes and uncover valuable insights from data.

• Lead global internal audits and internal control processes for Europe.
• Perform detailed risk assessments to identify areas of vulnerability.
• Partner with regional management to develop and implement a robust internal controls program.

• Drive a strong controls and compliance environment by providing expert assessment of policy and controls effectiveness and organizational compliance.
• Lead overall understanding of business risks and the effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices in an assigned region or process.

• Drive harmonization, efficiencies, and improvements to ways of working.
• Build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Audit and Controls team.

• Recruit, develop and lead a high‑performing Internal Audit and Controls team.
• Drive our Finance talent agenda in the region.

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CIA (or equivalent) certification preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, controls, finance and risk management.
• Experience in a leadership role managing audit teams and interacting with senior management.
• Experience in the consumer‑packaged goods (CPG) industry is a plus.

• Deep understanding of internal controls and audit practices.
• Expertise in risk/control frameworks (e.g., COSO), enterprise risk management processes, financial policies and procedures, U.S. GAAP/IFRS, Global IIA and SOX requirements.
• Broad understanding of commercial and corporate finance.

• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Deep understanding of business practices globally with in‑depth knowledge of financial reporting, sourcing, supply chain, marketing, information systems, sales, shared services and customer service operations.
• Significant and relevant external/internal audit experience in a Big Four accounting firm and/or in a large global corporation.
• General understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications (e.g., SAP).

• Proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company.
• Experience working as a regional finance leader managing diverse, cross‑functional and business partner teams to drive compliance environment.

• Sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies and external regulations.

No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy.