IT Finance Analyst at PepsiCo

Job Description

• Be a strong business partner to the IT team and build good relationships to enable gathering information for IT monthly forecasting

• Prepare monthly journals for Simba and Pioneer (eg MTN, BCX allocation, recoupments and IT accruals) using SAP access. In addition prepare monthly reconciliation for Pioneer Control team of main IT expense lines

• Monthly IT actuals for Simba and Pioneer: review actuals versus forecast and analyse and provide explanation for variances. Also actualize forecast in order to submit actuals into IT Hyperion

• Monthly IT forecast for Simba and Pioneer (including contract dashboard): prepare the forecast using actuals and having meeting with IT Managers to obtain inputs/updates

• Submit monthly IT Hyperion submissions for Simba and Pioneer

• Answering and following up on IT reporting queries, including preparing a detailed cause of change explaining the changes from one forecast to the next

• Attending regular AMESA IT Team calls

• AOP preparation for Simba and Pioneer

• Investment Tracking (including actuals from WBS’) for Investment Opex and Cape, including updating forecasts monthly. This includes sharing information monthly to the SSA Capex team on updating capex spend and latest forecasted capex

• Monthly review presentations for IT Sector reporting as well as local reporting presentations to SSA IT management

• AMESA IT Sector requires follow up on vendor long outstanding payments – collation of monthly report

• Other adhoc IT queries/reporting such as assisting IT buyers with correct Cost centre and GL code to use when creating purchase orders

• IT Productivity tracking

• In addition to above which is very IT focused, assist FP&A HQ Manager with monitoring and reviewing expenses in certain functional areas such as exec and facilities. (other G&A focus)

• Assist SSA Cluster Planning Senior Manager with OCF Analysis monthly (review of actuals and follow up with teams for variance explanation)

Qualifications/Requirements

Key Skills/ Experience Required

• Finance experience of 3 to 5 years including strong accounting work, including forecasting and budgeting experience

• Computer literate in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• SAP knowledge

• High level of self-motivation, drive and focus

• Integrity and high self-image

• Good interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of people from different backgrounds

• Solid communication skills and ability to interact with senior management

• Analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving

• Creating an inclusive culture, building talent as well as motivating and inspiring others

• Acting with integrity and inspiring trust