Job Description
Overview
The PepsiCo Canada Planning team is a growth-oriented group focused on providing financial leadership and strategic partnerships, enabling effective decision making and sustainable growth.
Reporting to the Foods Planning Director – This role has the responsibility of leading the period close and forecasting processes and driving development of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the business unit. This role requires strong financial acumen, analytical depth & ability to influence cross-functional partners. It also includes dotted-line responsibilities for Sr. Analyst in Mexico Capabilities Center (MCC).
Success in this role will require strong execution discipline, intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor and guiding cross functional finance partners through key business processes including period close, forecast and Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
What you can expect from us:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
- A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
- Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
- A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
Total Compensation: $84,100 - $134,100
Responsibilities
Period End & Forecast Process:
- Lead Frito P&L performance management including variance analysis forecast, plan & year ago, and deliver insights to drive business results. Present Period Close & forecast results to the Canada Finance leadership, CFO & President of Foods Canada.
- Manage the period & full year P&L forecast consolidation in Mosaic & HFM, covering volume, trade, COS, Sellex, Supply chain, A&M, and G&A.
- Support preparation of Period Business Review (PBR) decks for Executive Committee meetings and present performance insights & recommendations at the periodic Foods Sr. Leadership forum
- Lead North America reporting processes, collaborating with US and Canada FP&A counterparts on global submissions such as Period Results commentary, NOPBT Cause of Change, Operating Margin & MD&A analysis
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Mosaic, HFM & Cockpit Financial systems, supporting onboarding process with business partners, troubleshooting system problems, and validating reporting accuracy
Strategic Deep Dive & Annual Operating Plan:
- Lead Frito Topline & OpEx cost rollups for AOP, collaborating with business partners on targets, managing timelines, data rollup & providing insights for executive committee presentations. Lead bi-weekly cross functional topline & cost connects.
- Manage North America AOP reporting requirements
- Support development of the 5-Year Strategic Plan through required financial inputs
Other Accountabilities:
- Along with Quaker FP&A Manager, support various consolidated PepsiCo Foods Canada reporting
- Support Planning Director with ad hoc projects that provide insights to drive business results
- Collaborate with Quaker and Beverage FP&A peers on process standardization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance preferred. MBA, CMA and/or CA/CPA is a good addition
- At least 4 years of financial analytical and planning experience with proven results
- Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP tool
- Strong PowerPoint, Excel, financial modeling and system skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving & collaboration skill
- Ability to find insights through analysis and provide recommendations to drive business results
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional finance teams and leadership teams
- Strong multi-functional leadership experience & the ability to think and act decisively
- Experience implementing new systems and processes
Why work at PepsiCo
At PepsiCo, you're invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.
- PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI -based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.