Strategy & Business Development Analyst at PepsiCo

Main Purpose

• The BD function Leads the Business development agenda for the SSA Cluster, including Business expansion across new categories & Markets, M&A & Venturing

Accountabilities
The Business Development Senior Analyst plays a key role in performing supporting analyses and managing PEP SA business development projects including M&A and venturing. This role is responsible for analysing and diagnosing critical business challenges, developing “problem-solution” frameworks, and building actionable plans to deliver against business-wide Business Development initiatives. This role will partner closely with other functions in the organization to drive implementation and progress against goals and act as a key internal consultant and advisor to PEP SSA BD, Venturing and M&A stakeholders.

Analytical Prowess:

• 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.
• Develop complex Business Case Financial models for M&A, ventures and BD initiatives

High Quality Communications:

• 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

Project Management

• 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 experience in Consulting, Banking or Strategy or similar functions
• Bachelor degree: required ; MBA Preferred
• Excellent analytical skills – demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Financial modelling experience is preferred.
• 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