Overview:
At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.
At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
Responsibilities:
The Opportunity
This role leads key financial processes for the Andean region (Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador), including planning, forecasting, reporting, accounting, and investment tracking, while supporting the execution of strategic initiatives.
You will be part of the Latin America finance team and a key member of the regional finance organization, managing a budget of approximately $27 million USD. The role partners closely with finance leaders and cross-functional teams such as procurement, human resources, and operations.
As a strategic business partner, you will provide financial insights to support decision-making, drive performance, and ensure the successful delivery of business priorities. You will also play a central role in tracking productivity initiatives and providing visibility to senior leadership.
Your Impact
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Partner with budget owners to manage financial plans, improve forecast accuracy, and achieve business objectives.
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Lead the development of the annual financial plan.
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Drive the monthly forecasting process, consolidating inputs and aligning with finance leadership.
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Prepare financial presentations for leadership reviews.
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Analyze actual results versus plan, identifying risks and opportunities and ensuring strong financial performance.
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Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial close processes.
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Manage monthly accruals and ensure proper financial documentation.
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Deliver reliable financial results through strong stakeholder collaboration.
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Track and evaluate productivity initiatives in partnership with operational teams.
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Provide clear, regular updates on performance to stakeholders and leadership.
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Act as the main finance contact for stakeholders, supporting financial queries and reporting needs.
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Maintain financial structures and support budget-related processes.
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Support compliance and cost control initiatives across the region.
Qualifications:
Who Are We Looking For?
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Minimum 2 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting (required).
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (required).
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Advanced English – mandatory (must be able to lead business conversations).
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Strong knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and accounting processes.
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Proven ability to partner with stakeholders and influence decisions.
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Strong analytical skills and a proactive, results-driven mindset.
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Excellent communication skills across different organizational levels.
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Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; SAP is a plus.
Differentiating Competencies Required
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Strong collaboration and communication skills
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Ability to work into a Matrix organization
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Ability to improve processes and generate efficiencies
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Manage intense load work periods
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Act with integrity and inspire confidence
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Ability to operate autonomously in an ambiguou
This job requires the capacity to work under pressure, with workload picks and manage expectations of Finance and IT stakeholders: IT budget owners, LatAm IT Finance, Local Soco Finance team and IT Global teams
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
What can you expect from us:
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Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
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Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
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Development programs according to Leadership skills.
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Specialized training according to the role.
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Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
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We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
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Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
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A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
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And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
