Senior Manager- Finance

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. Youll see your impact on the world stage and at your familys 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 withinFunction-specific processes, but also a chance to get insights into workings of diverse markets.

Functional Responsibilities

• Supporting Division Finance activities in COE namely:
• Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance
• Financial modelling AOP and rolling forecasts
• What if and scenario analysis
• Other adhoc data and report requests
• Leverage P&L knowledge to drive decisions
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the Division Finance teams in line with agreed SLA
• Engage with senior stakeholders within Division Finance team twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on COE performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA
• Liaise with COE Data Modelling, Governance and Process improvement lead for 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 Weekly connects with COE team and Division Finance team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding)
• Participate in Quarterly Steering Committee meetings to support strategic direction of the COE for next quarter / year, identify and assess new initiatives and other strategic projects
• Understanding of multiple processes such as FP&A, Commercial Finance, Budgeting in order to assist team on day-to-day issues
• Understanding of P&L drivers
• Support where required summaries for the business on key business metrics
• Provide leadership for the team if issues or opportunities occur that require escalation back to the business
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects as requested
• Create an inclusive and collaborative environment
• Share best practices from other HBS teams to elevate the service levels of the Finance team in HBS
• Coach and on- board new members of the team in ways of working and processes

People Responsibilities

• Assist Sector Finance GBS lead in developing on-going training and capability plan for COE associates

• Experience managing a P&L
• 9-10 years of experience in finance, planning and/or accounting
• Experience in financial systems & programs (SAP, BOBJ, Essbase, Tableau, Excel)
• Able to work independently and takes initiative
• Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in document maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills and capabilities
• Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience
• Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language