Associate Manager

Overview

We are currently looking to expand our talent pool for Financial Planning function to support business with ongoing strategic growth

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

• Core planning processes related to Plant Supply Chain Finance - reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Working with the transformation of Supply Chain Finance Planning team to stabilise the transitioned processes securing delivery of FP&A process on-time, in-full and with quality.
• Closing working with the plant team and different departments heads gathering the timely inputs for forecast and AOP
• Review call with the plant heads to take them through the monthly financial results and highlighting the risks and opportunities
• Preparation of Weekly and Monthly financial report, Plant Score Cards etc..
• Driving the productivity initiatives along with the plant team, ROI & Productivity calculations
• Work with BU SCF Leads, Sector SCF Leads and Finance Managers to ensure smooth transition and then ongoing co-operation.
• Provide timely analytical support for Plant SC managers, SCF BU and Sector incl. PBR reporting, Make and Move Cause-of-Change analysis and ad-hoc requests.
• Providing Productivity and Capital reporting and planning processes for given Business Units
• Work for the processes improvement agenda for SCF BU analytics and planning (optimization, standardization and automation of transitioned processes) including change management with BUs and Sector SCF stakeholders.
• Foster a positive working environment and promote PepsiCo values throughout the team

Qualifications

• 6 to 7 years of experience in finance and planning for postgraduates (commerce, accounting, finance)(4 to 6 years of finance experience for CA/CMA preferred)
• Experience in Plant Finance/Supply Chain Finance (FMCG experience would be a plus), data integrity maintenance and systems such as SAP, Business Objects, Essbase
• Tableau knowledge
• Strong excel skills.
• Able to work independently and takes initiative.
• Capable of managing multiple time sensitive priorities simultaneously
• Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in document maintenance.
• Ability to function well in a team environment.
• Consistently shows urgency, courtesy, and patience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills