Global Financial Analyst, Mondelēz International

Legal

$97.3-133.8k

This position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program

Tableau

Excel

Power BI

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

Onsite 50% of the time

2-3 days a week in office

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

Open for applications

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Open for applications

$97.3-133.8k

This position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program

Tableau

Excel

Power BI

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

Onsite 50% of the time

2-3 days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Company mission

To empower people to snack right.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s Degree required
Advanced Excel skills (i.e., Formulas, Pivot Charts, Pivot Tables, Formatting, etc.)
Deep understanding of accounting principles and legal billing guidelines
Experience with financial dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
5+ years of finance or legal operations experience required
Strong project management skills
Must be a team player who can easily handle shifting priorities, multi-tasking in a deadline-oriented and collaborative environment
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience in cross-functional projects
Experience with electronic billing and matter management systems
Excellent analytical skills and comfort working with multiple data sets, with the ability to draw conclusions and make informed recommendations
Ability to present complex information in an accurate and persuasive manner to all levels of management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intellectually curious with the ability to process a great deal of information in a fast-paced environment, willing to take initiative
Demonstrates integrity to manage sensitive and confidential information
Strong client service orientation and a high level of customer focus and initiative
Experience working with vendors and budgets and effectively managing projects from initiation to delivery

What the job involves

The Global Financial Analyst, Legal will play a critical role in supporting the Legal and Compliance Department at Mondelēz International
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Legal Operations lead, this role will collaborate closely with legal staff, outside counsel, vendors, and cross-functional teams to optimize legal operations
The primary focus will be on managing the legal and financial operational processes related to outside counsel management globally, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, reporting, and system management
Process and analyze key billing and matter data sets to perform comparative analytics and identify trends across functional activities
Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure efficiencies in legal spending
Develop a deep understanding of MDLZ's database reporting capabilities, focusing on metrics related to legal spending
Implement and create outside counsel reports, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics for financial legal reporting using tools like Excel and Power BI
Support regularly scheduled monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
Assist with internal forecasts, financial planning and potential budget risks to ensure the department meets their strategic financial targets
Act as the primary contact for all matter management issues with internal stakeholders, law firms and vendors
Partner with MDLZ’s legal team to select and evaluate appropriate outside counsel, pricing, and legal vendors to ensure quality of service and maximize value
Oversee timekeeper management, including new timekeeper requests and approvals
Drive the strategy for using analytics and business intelligence to assess outside counsel work and spend
Identify opportunities for improving efficiencies and driving value in outside counsel engagements
Manage the RFP process and oversee the annual outside counsel rate increase request process
Manage law firm and vendor onboarding process to MDLZ’s electronic billing and matter management system
Manage MDLZ's Matter Management system (TeamConnect)
Ensure integration, development, and continuous improvement of the Global Enterprise Matter Management and electronic billing systems
Ensure compliance with global financial and budgeting requirements
Process outside counsel legal invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with billing guidelines
Understand direct and indirect tax implications for outside counsel legal invoices in various countries/regions
Respond to law firm and vendor queries regarding invoices and payments, acting as the primary contact for invoicing issues
Monitor and reconcile invoices between e-billing and SAP systems
Monitor and audit invoices to ensure timely processing and adherence to Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines
Analyze rejections and/or deductions, resolve issues, and coordinate revisions or adjustments
Manage the accrual process, reconciliation, and communication with law firms
Combine strategic perspective, problem-solving skills, and disciplined implementation to optimize the Legal Operations function
Gather and act on input from stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance Legal’s operational and administrative processes
Coordinate and maintain the department’s Global Outside Counsel Management strategy, processes, and tools

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats, such as Oreos, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone and Sour Patch Kids.

It's all about creating delicious products that millions of people enjoy every day, and the company combines iconic brands with deep consumer insights to stay ahead of changing tastes. Because of this, its work doesn't just stop at snacks; it invests in innovation, research, and sustainability to keep improving and growing.

In 2025, the company opened a Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, complete with high-tech kitchens and over 50 expert chocolate tasters. At the same time, it's also beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes across its candies, responding to consumer demand for more natural ingredients. It's a smart step in the right direction and one that shows Mondelēz isn't just keeping up, but shaping the future of snacking.