Sales Finance Analyst

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT 

 

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. 

 At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. 

 Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. 

Responsibilities

The Opportunity  

 

The PFC Finance Analyst, Quaker Customer Finance will be responsible for business partnering with the “SOF/West” team as well as co-lead through period closes, baseline reporting, AOP (Annual Operating Plan), reconciliation of trade spend systems.

 

Your Impact  

• Maintain/Enhance period close reporting tools for summarizing trade/sales variances vs AOP plan and forecast
• Update and enhance current period reporting for the Quaker Customer Finance Team
• During AOP season, co-lead the team in building of the national customer sales and trade plans for the following year
• Partner with the Quaker SOF/West Customer Development team to provide financial thought leadership to evaluate promo plans, find out ways to deliver trade savings, deliver Annual Plans and the Periodic & Quarterly Forecasts for both volume and total trade expenses (Net Revenue).
• Manage the team’s trade events in Compass (PFC’s TPM system) according to control standards and accrual accuracy.
• Manage the Team West/SOF’s trade spend and ensure our systems and control standards are maintained: balance sheet review, SOX standards, TPM Compass management
• Co-lead with Customer Accounting team valid deductions management and recover invalid deductions.
• Co-lead Balance Sheet Review each Quarter based on the calendar defined by Internal Controls.
• Generate insights and analysis to drive growth and productivity, including review "pre" & "post" promotional event analysis and highlight areas of opportunity & coaching the customer development team to drive better financial understanding & performance.
• Generate fact-based insights and action plans to close gaps and align with stakeholders, as well as communicate them in a timely and professional manner
• Support leveraging the forecast process to better achieve business objectives

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred
• Prior experience in customer or brand finance partnership or FP&A preferred (1 years)
• Strong communication skills
• English fluency required
• Strong systems and technical capabilities (Excel is a must, Power BI is a nice to have)
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven collaboration/teamwork experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong technical, problem solving, planning and analytical skills
• Effective PowerPoint and presenting skills
• Effective time management & prioritization capabilities

Ability to work and think independently with limited direction and oversight

 

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. 

  

What can you expect from us: 

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.  

• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.  

• Development programs according to Leadership skills.  

• Specialized training according to the role.  

• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.  

• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.  

• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.  

• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. 

• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.