Business Development (BD) Senior Analyst at PepsiCo

Job Description:

Analytical Prowess:

• Financial modelling and P&L forecasting, DCF and M&A valuation analyses
• Analyze business performance, consumer, category, channel and competitor quantitative and qualitative trends. Perform relevant financial analyses in support of strategic planning or BD initiatives.
• Drives problem solving & conceptual thinking – turns complex data and insights from multiple competing sources into actionable recommendations.
• High Quality Communications and Influence:
• Develop, and deliver high quality Powerpoint presentations
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to develop robust recommendations and roadmaps
• Present regularly to Senior Leadership/ ExComm in project related discussions and senior level reviews
• Participation in monthly Board Meetings with PEP Venture partners
• Project Management
• Manage end-to-end M&A process, including due diligence and integration
• Maintain overall project plans and status updates for relevant workstreams/initiatives and communicate progress, risks and dependencies to the organization
• Lead project meetings/discussions, maintain and execute against project plans
• Support Transformation team members with related projects as needed

Market Exposure:

• Keeps abreast of market and competitive dynamic and implications to PEP
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity regarding the CPG and Food & Beverage industry

Qualifications/Requirements
Key skills / Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in M&A or Venture Capital, Consulting, Investment Banking or Strategy
• Bachelor degree: required; MBA Preferred
• Excellent analytical skills – demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Financial modelling experience is required.
• Ability to confront and resolve ambiguity through structured, hypothesis lead problem solving
• Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities with strong attention to detail
• Adapts to changing demands – demonstrates patience and persistence
• Ability to influence the agenda – sensitive to stakeholders’ needs and unites teams to a common goal
• Willingness and ability to travel