Finance Planning Manager

Job title: Finance Planning Manager

Company: PepsiCo


Job description: Overview:Drive Planning agenda for the LRB (Liquid Refreshment Beverages) portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery
of both strategic and operational plans in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Act as a key business partner, supporting the organization in tracking and delivering business priorities
through:
Rigorous monitoring of KPIs
Pre- and post-evaluation of strategic initiatives
Funds tracking
Analytical insights to shape and support decision-making
Own the preparation and review of bottler financials, including periodic performance discussions with
business and regional teams. Provide financial support for projects involving changes in the bottling network
structure. Responsibilities:Business and Financial Strategy, Planning and ForecastingFacilitate and support the business in the development and execution of strategic plans, Annual Operating
Plans (AOP), and rolling forecasts by:
Driving the AOP/forecast process, including defining business action plans and setting clear priorities
Developing a balanced financial algorithm through disciplined investment management, grounded in
ROI and pay-for-performance principles
Building comprehensive business economics to assess core performance across brands, packages,
and channels
Driving the financial and operational evaluation of strategic options to support sound decision-making
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating the development of BU budgets and financial targets in alignment with operating plans
Monitoring progress against AOP targets and supporting the formulation of contingency measures
and corrective actions as needed
Providing deep analytical insights to the BU to diagnose and resolve critical business issues
Supporting the assessment and implementation of business innovations, revenue management
initiatives, and productivity enhancements across bottling operations
Managing the BU/Region planning calendar with a focus on quality, timeliness, and alignment
throughout the planning cycle
Business Development Support
Support strategic decision-making for launching new categories, brands, packages, and channels by:
Developing optimal pack-price strategies aligned with consumer and market dynamics
Designing concentrate pricing formulas that balance competitiveness with margin protectionEnsuring healthy and sustainable system profitability across stakeholdersProvide critical financial and analytical support through:Sensitivity analysis and scenario planning
Risks and opportunities assessment to guide proactive decision-making
Analytical evaluation of innovation pipelines, supporting stakeholder alignment across bottling
partners, stage gate processes, and commercial teams
Additional responsibilities include:
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop multi-year investment memos and facilitating the
end-to-end approval process to secure strategic priorities
Delivering analytical and planning support for performance management by tracking YTD
performance, analyzing variances, and identifying key business drivers
Monitoring and tracking STB (Spend to Budget) and A&M (Advertising & Marketing) budgets to
ensure effective utilization and risk mitigation
Supporting and coordinating the preparation and delivery of commercial proposals for prospective
customersBottler Financials:Lead the development and forecasting of detailed shadow P&Ls for each of the bottlers by:
Estimating key revenue and cost drivers using market intelligence, cross-functional inputs, and
historical trends
Conducting monthly updates of underlying assumptions to monitor and evaluate the financial health
of each bottler
Benchmarking performance across the system to validate Profitability Index (PI) estimates and
strengthen confidence in financial projections
Support strategic and regulatory engagement through:
In-depth evaluation of tax policy changes, building scenarios to assess impact, and informing
advocacy efforts with authorities to safeguard PepsiCo’s interests
Performing sensitivity analyses to quantify the financial implications of key strategic decisions
Continuously monitor external dynamics by:
Tracking Net Trade Price (NTP) movements and competitor actions through insights reports, market
intelligence, and public data sourcesAnalytical Support.
Deliver actionable insights and planning support by:
Conducting accurate evaluations and in-depth analysis of current business results, highlighting key
opportunities and risks
Providing value-added cross-functional planning support, including cost-to-serve economics, channel
profitability, and margin optimization
Supporting the BU with detailed sales analysis, reporting, and forecasting to inform commercial
strategies
Drive performance tracking and business transparency through:
Periodic volume and margin contribution (MC) reporting, analysis, and target setting
Comprehensive funds tracking across G&A, A&M, and Capex, with regular updates to senior
leadership
Developing and communicating quarterly business updates and financial outlooks
Provide agile, data-driven decision support through:
Delivering ad hoc business analysis and insights tailored to evolving business needs and leadership
requestsPeople Development
Build analytical capability in planning staff
.
Ensure 100% compliance with Pepsi Co GCS in respective area of working to minimize the risk against set
forth business objectives Qualifications:Knowledge:Chartered Accountant / ACMA / ACCA
Exposure to Oracle/ ERP
Total System Economics
Business Fundamentals and its DevelopmentExperience:8-10 years of post-qualification experience in finance function of a reputable organization.Core Functional CompetenciesFinancial Planning, Analysis & Forecasting
Financial Process Management
Business Risk Assessment & Management
Investment & Budget Management
Customer Development & Marketing MixAnalytical & Technical StrengthsStrong Analytical Skills
IT Systems Familiarity
Strategic & Systematic Thinking
Decision Making
Innovation & Problem SolvingLeadership & Interpersonal SkillsStrong Leadership & Team Management
Managing People & Responsibilities
Driving for Results
Acting with Integrity
Collaborating & Influencing
Strong Communication, Presentation & Negotiation Skills

Expected salary:

Location: Lahore, Punjab

Job date: Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:52:00 GMT

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