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Head of Category Finance

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PepsiCo

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You need a CA/MBA, 15+ years in Finance, expertise in Commercial and FP&A, strong presentation skills, and excellent communication and analytical abilities.
  • You will manage annual operating plans, financial forecasts, P&L closing processes, working capital, performance analysis, and stakeholder support while ensuring compliance and driving efficiency.

Requirements

  • * CA/MBA with 15+ years of prior experience in Finance
  • * Experience in Commercial and FP&A
  • * Experience in presenting business case or project case to business stakeholder
  • * Require excellent communication skills
  • * Require excellent analytical and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Support and facilitate Unit commercial teams in developing country level Annual Operating Plan (AOP) across all Sales finance lines.
  • Cascade and communicate AOP to locations in a seamless manner ensuring ownership & sign offs.
  • Ensure preparation of financial forecasts including monthly / quarterly P&L and volume analytics (forecasts / outlooks) and provide heads up on risks & opportunities.
  • Partner with Unit Manager in managing distribution economics and driving efficiency for foods cost to serve.
  • Drive closing process of P&L and Balance Sheet as per defined frequency and ensure timeliness and accuracy.
  • Drive Balance Sheet hygiene, review and remediation centrally and with Locations as per rigorous calendar.
  • Drive the “Working Capital Productivity” ask on the Day Sales Outstanding (DSO) front.
  • Facilitate analysis and review of actual performance on key metrics (Trade margins, D&A, Modern Trade, Distributor margin & expenses, Sales Supervision costs, GTM types & expenses, Sales A&M / Central spends, Bottle & Crates analytics and turns.
  • Work with Sales Head on business performance reviews and determine interventions.
  • Provide Executive Committee Performance Review support.
  • Standardize financial review templates.
  • GCS: Facilitate Risk assessment with functions, support with control design, ensure S2C GCS cycle - monitoring, testing, remediation, risk assessment, effectiveness. Update GCS and SOX documentation.
  • Develop commercial proposals for deal creations with customers across channels.
  • Partner Business stakeholders in resolving business issues (commercial/legal), Commercial KPI's tracking, giving on-going business support.
  • Ensure frequent engagement with Field Sales team and training to explain the processes, issue resolutions, consequence management.
  • Collaborate with HBS for process reviews.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Head of Category Finance?

The primary responsibilities include leading Commercial Finance activities, delivering Net Revenue & Cost to Serve for India Foods, driving submissions of MIS, supporting AOP delivery, establishing robust forecasting processes, and collaborating with Unit Managers and Category leads.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a CA/MBA with 15+ years of prior experience in Finance, along with experience in Commercial and FP&A.

What skills are necessary for the Head of Category Finance role?

Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills are essential for this role.

Will I be involved in managing financial forecasts?

Yes, you will be responsible for preparing financial forecasts, including monthly and quarterly P&L and volume analytics.

How does this role interact with other teams?

This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders, including Unit Managers, Field Sales teams, and business leaders to drive performance and resolve business issues.

Is experience in presenting business cases necessary for this job?

Yes, experience in presenting business cases or project cases to business stakeholders is required.

What specific financial metrics will I be analyzing?

You will analyze Trade margins, D&A, Modern Trade, Distributor margins, sales supervision costs, and Working Capital Productivity, among others.

What is the focus of the AOP in this position?

The focus of the AOP is to develop and communicate the country-level operating plan across all sales finance lines and ensure ownership and sign-offs.

Will I have responsibilities related to compliance?

Yes, you will be responsible for facilitating risk assessments, ensuring control design, and updating GCS and SOX documentation.

Is previous experience in Commercial Finance essential for this role?

Yes, prior experience in Commercial Finance and FP&A is essential for the Head of Category Finance position.

What makes you unique, makes us better.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1965
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. 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.

Benefits

  • Well-being

    We offer programs for you and your family to help you reach your personal physical, emotional and financial well-being goals.

  • Retirement Benefits

    Our savings and retirement benefits are designed to help you reach your future retirement goals.

  • Health and Insurance Benefits

    We’re committed to helping you and your family live a healthy lifestyle. Our medical options provide access to quality, affordable health care.