Associate 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. Partner with Commercial finance managers in business analysis of Modern Trade Provide analytical and financial support to business. Responsible for development of AU Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecast Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the relevant BU in line with agreed SLA. Support market units’ compliance with internal PepsiCo processes in line with SOX requirements and internal related PepsiCo policies. Lead AU critical leadership documents (including Strategic Deep Dives) Business Partnering Channel partner activities including insightful commentary on variances and business performance with What – if and scenario analysis Find insights and trends to support decision making by commercial finance manager. Data collection to support decision making by BU team. Leading and owning the month end JVs for Commercial Support Commercial Finance Manager with monthly Forecasting and Audit Other ad hoc data and report requests Participate in Weekly connects with Finance team to review KPIs and performance, process accuracy. Collaborate with data scientists and modelers to test outputs and refine them. AOP and Forecasting Responsible for development of AU Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecast Lead the AOP process and support the commercial finance manager for AOP Be the primary contact for AOP related queries and tracking the performance agains. AOP. Financial modelling for PSP, AOP, ZBB and rolling forecasts. Projects Collaborate with GBS transformation team to ideate and implement process improvement ideas and align with commercial finance managers. Lead BU wide projects – prepare project charter, plan, milestones. Drive projects by collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders. Prepare project status and share it with leadership team. Other Responsibilities Participate in BU/GBS monthly governance meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall BU performance. Create / generate Commercial Finance reports by following DTPs (desk top procedures) and ensure that DTPs are continuously updated in line with process changes. Partner with Commercial finance managers in business analysis of Modern Trade Engage with BU Commercial Finance team daily 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. Qualifications 4 to 7 years of experience in finance and planning with specific experience in Commercial finance. 3+ 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