PepsiCo is looking for a highly analytical and business-focused Manager – Finance to partner with Commercial, Marketing, and Category teams in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making. This role plays a critical part in channel partner reporting, financial modeling, innovation P&L ownership, and advanced variance analysis, while acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoy influencing business outcomes, this role is for you.
Manager – Finance
Company: PepsiCo
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (Remote option)
Experience: ~7–8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview:
As a Manager – Finance at PepsiCo, you will drive financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business partnering with commercial, marketing, and sales teams. This role plays a key part in enabling strategic decision-making, variance analysis, and P&L ownership through robust financial models and insights.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting
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Own channel partner reporting with insightful commentary on variances and business performance
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Perform What-if and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions
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Prepare and present management decks with commentary on volume, price, mix, and net revenue
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Conduct Region, Channel & Brand performance analysis vs Plan, Forecast, and Last Year
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Analyze customer performance and review variances
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Lead month-end forecasting and explain key drivers of change
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Perform detailed variance analysis with actionable insights
Business Partnering & Decision Support
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Act as a Finance Business Partner to Commercial, Marketing, and Category teams
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Work closely with Finance Leaders, Sales Teams, KAMs, and Distribution Partners
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Participate in weekly performance review connects to review KPIs, accuracy, and execution
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Identify risks and opportunities and report to Leadership and FP&A teams
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Support revenue growth through price management and trade spend optimization
Modelling, Innovation & Transformation
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Develop financial models, including Brand Gross Margin analysis
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Own delivery of Innovation P&L in collaboration with Marketing and Commercial Finance Analysts
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Lead AOP (Annual Operating Plan) model building, consolidation, and deck preparation
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Create and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting and analysis models
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Lead and contribute to finance transformation projects
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Perform post-event analysis at Brand, Product, and SKU level
Month-End & Governance
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Lead and own month-end journal vouchers (JVs)
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Calculate monthly sales estimated landing and provide clear commentary
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Handle ad-hoc data requests and deep-dive analyses as required
Qualifications & Experience
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7–8 years of experience in Finance, Planning, or Commercial Finance
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Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Economics
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Preferred: CA / ICWAI / CPA / MBA (Finance)
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Strong understanding of Finance & Accounting principles
Technical & Functional Skills
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Strong hands-on experience with financial systems & tools, including:
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SAP ECC
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TM1
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Mosaic
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Cockpit
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Tableau / Power BI
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MS Excel & PowerPoint
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Excellent understanding of management reporting and planning processes
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Strong business process knowledge and analytical mindset
Soft Skills
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to present complex financial insights in a clear, business-friendly manner
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Strong proficiency in English (written & verbal)
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Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a matrix organization
Why Join PepsiCo?
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Work with a globally recognized FMCG leader
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High-impact business partnering role with leadership exposure
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Opportunity to drive strategic finance initiatives and transformation
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Flexible remote work with strong cross-functional collaboration
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