Senior Manager-Finance

Overview

Working together, winning together, on brands that are enjoyed by over 1 billion consumers a day, feels good. A career at PepsiCo means the chance to help shape the future of our most popular and best known global and local brands. You’ll see your impact on the world stage and at your family’s kitchen table.

We are currently looking to expand our talent pool for Financial Planning function to support business with ongoing strategic growth (write the position: for example. 1 leader + 3 analysts).

Once you are selected for the position, you will be provided with extensive onboarding getting the chance not only to enhance skills within Function-specific processes, but also a chance to get insights into workings of diverse markets

Responsibilities

• Act as a single point of contact for the BU and cater for that specific BU’s Commercial Finance requirements.
• Create / generate Commercial Finance reports by following DTPs (desk top procedures) and ensure that DTPs are continuously updated in line with process changes.
• Perform the following activities:
• Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance.
• Financial modelling for PSP, AOP and rolling forecasts.
• What – if and scenario analysis
• Data collection to support decision making by BU team.
• Other ad hoc data and report requests
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the relevant BU in line with agreed SLA
• Collaborate with data scientists and modelers to test outputs and refine them
• Engage with BU Commercial Finance team twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on COE performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA
• Support Commercial Finance Tower lead in projects related to simplification and standardization of reports. Provide assistance as SME in process improvement and technological enhancements and implementation.
• Participate in COE monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall COE performance.
• Participate in COE Weekly connects with COE team and BU team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding)
  
  

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in finance and planning with specific experience in Commercial finance.
• 7+ years of experience of working in a business.
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in commerce/business administration / economic with high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred.
• Tableau knowledge is Must.
• Sound knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Tableau, MS Office, and Other financial reporting systems)
• Strong understanding of business processes (financial and Commercial)
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes.
• Experience with working with FMCG sector.
• Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language.
  
  

Essential

• Highly organized and responsive, with ability to work to SLAs and tight deadlines.
• Numerate and a lateral thinker, good at data analysis, with a strong attention to detail .
• Sound stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven experience of working with ambiguity and managing multiple projects/tasks