Finance Analyst

Overview
The Analyst, Franchise Owned Bottler Operations (FOBO) contributes to PepsiCo Beverages Canada's success by acting as an integral part of the Canadian Finance team, supporting the Franchise Owned Bottler Operations (FOBO) sales organization. In addition to providing business and analytic support, this position contributes to PBC's success by proactively monitoring business trends and identifying risks and opportunities to maximize PBC's business performance. Success in this role will require results-driven behavior, solid organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, strong financial analytical skills, technical strength, interpersonal skills and the ability work both independently and as part of a team.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development, target setting and execution of financial plans for FOBO Concentrate and Finished Goods P&Ls
• Forecast deviations from AOP/prior forecast on a periodic basis with supporting causes of change and any risks/opportunities highlighted
• Provide insight and analysis into drivers of change for key metrics: volume, trade spend, net revenue, margin contribution (gross margin) and net profitability vs prior year, forecast and plan by FOBO and product/package
• Participate in period end meetings, presenting and explaining discrepancies between forecasted values and actual results.
• Support the Sr. Director, FOBO with variety of FOBO work streams including annual funding negotiations as well as negotiating amendments to funding arrangements based on changing retail environments and strategies.
• Support FOBO business partners in developing strong forecasts and funding agreements, while working with their management to ensure strong performance for both PepsiCo and FOBO partners.
• Provide insight and analytics that help the Sr. Director on developing robust FOBO plans that delivers against AOP metrics and accurate Quarterly Business Plan (QBP) forecasts
• Deploy and maintain FOBO reporting for finance as well as the Sr. Director - i.e. Weekly Actuals vs Forecast, Weekly FOBO sales report, etc.
• Manage FOBO funding budgets, forecast spend, track / reconcile, and approve expenditures
• Improve/simplify FOBO finance processes by analyzing current tools and systems, and designing and implementing new procedures for more efficient reporting and presentation of results
• Support the successful implementation of SAP for FOBO finance activities
• Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects as required

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or Equivalent Business Experience; Accounting Designation / MBA an asset but not required
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills, technical, problem solving, planning, and analytical skills.
• Experience in analyzing or forecasting Profit and Loss results.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are a key requirement.
• Previous SAP/Mosaic/Cockpit software experience an asset.
• Bilingual verbal communication skills (French/English) an asset but not required.

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.