Finance Associate Analyst Full-time Job

The Finance Associate Analyst, Customer Finance contributes to PepsiCo Beverages Canada’s success by acting as an integral part of the Canadian Finance team, supporting the sales organization. In addition to providing business and analytic support, this position contributes to PBC’s success by proactively monitoring business trends and identifying risks and opportunities to maximize PBC’s business performance.  The position will include extensive involvement in PepsiCo’s transformational agenda with a focus on a seamless transition of PepsiCo’s trade management system. Success in this role will require results-driven behavior, solid organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, strong financial analytical skills, technical strength, interpersonal skills and the ability work both independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain an understanding of legacy and go-forward systems to enable effective financial reporting throughout the system transition phase.
• Validate the accuracy of pricing and trade is being accurately recorded within PepsiCo’s systems utilizing established tools and analytical skills.
• Utilize models to ensure the effective reconciliation of customer payments against established trade accruals.
• Effectively communicate pricing, trade, and settlement issues to finance, sales, and IT leads.
• Provide insight and analysis into drivers of change for key metrics: vol, CDA, DNP, MC and profitability vs prior year and plan by division and product.
• Support in identifying any fluctuations between the plan/forecast and actual sales trend, communicate any concern, and help developing solutions for driving sales or for modifying /adjusting activities to variations from the plan.
• Provide insights and analytics that help the DOS/KAMs on customer team develop robust CAPS that delivers against AOP metrics and accurate QBP forecasts.
• Improve/simplify CF processes by analyzing current tools and systems and designing and implementing new procedures for more efficient reporting.
• Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (business or accounting specialization preferred)
• An ability to work cross-functionally to gain an understanding of processes.
• Ability to prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Solid Excel, PowerPoint, and business enterprise solution skills

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation, benefits, pension, RRSP contribution and vacation time
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole self to work.
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development.
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects.

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PepsiCos mission is to create smiles with every sip and every bite. We are committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our success lies in our people. We offer our employees opportunities to make a meaningful impact, gain new skills and build successful careers in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bring your unique perspective. Bring curiosity. Bring ingenuity. Bring drive. Because what makes you unique, makes us better.