Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst – Away from Home (AFH) Channel

Overview:
The Commercial Finance Analyst partners with cross-functional teams to drive core commercial operations and the Away From Home (AFH) channel. This role involves end-to-end financial stewardship—from annual planning and forecasting to campaign ROI analysis and disciplined trade spend management. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, with exceptional analytical and presentation skills, and the ability to independently manage responsibilities with confidence and precision.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Customer-first mindset with a focus on process improvement
• Resilience, persistence, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Growth mindset, preferably with AFH/beverages exposure

Key Responsibilities:

Core Commercial Finance

• Partner with commercial lead to ensure FOBO business closing/planning activities are timely and accurate.
• Lead development of A&M and STB Annual Operating Plan and forecast.
• Oversee A&M budget planning, allocation, and monthly/quarterly variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing to evaluate ROI on campaigns and optimize spend.
• Maintain compliance with PepsiCo’s policies on marketing investments and claims.
• Ensure accurate support to bottler (STB) reporting across all marketplace investments (Discounted Promotions, Pricing, Co-ops).
• Monitor Marketing Budget, track actual spends, and ensure timely closure of accounts.
• Oversee and review claims submission, reconciliation, and reimbursement processes.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to Commercial Finance Manager.

Away From Home (AFH) Channel Finance

• Lead AFH channel financial planning, including volume, pricing, trade terms, and investments to achieve AOP.
• Identify growth opportunities in QSR, Modern Trade, institutional catering, travel & leisure, and other AFH sectors.
• Plan and control AFH trade/A&M budgets, ensuring alignment with channel strategies and local priorities.
• Track and control AFH trade investments, rebates, and promotional spends, ensuring accurate STB reporting and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with bottlers to align on AFH priorities for consistent execution and profitability.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: CA / ICWA / MBA in Finance
• Experience: 2–3 years in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or related roles (preferably in FMCG)
• Proven experience in business partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills

Apply Now

Interested candidate can drop resume or call to this contact number-6383733264

Mail-hemalatha@ak-ca.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person