Finance Analyst – Strategic Planning & Growth Partner

PepsiCo; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave options

Health & Wellness programs

Discounted private health insurance

Financial coaching

Counselling sessions

Flu vaccinations

Skin checks

Professional development programs

Global career opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Finance Analyst to lead planning, reporting, and controls for the ANZ Beverages business. You will partner with Market GMs, Franchise, Marketing and Bottling teams to drive commercial finance initiatives and deliver strategic outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, financial analyses, and stage-gate reviews for new product launches, with a strong focus on governance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Proven ability to lead finance projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management across diverse teams.
• Experience in business strategy, financial planning, and execution.
• Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and information management.

Responsibilities

• Lead AOP and rolling forecast planning, including P&L forecasting and business reviews.
• Provide financial analysis on volume, pricing, costs, and market performance trends.
• Support strategic decision-making through business cases and profitability analysis.
• Partner with Commercial and Franchise teams to drive growth and AOP delivery.
• Develop sales forecasts and deliver insights on pricing, investments, and ROI.
• Support new product launches through financial planning and stage-gate reviews.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, balance sheet reviews, cash flow analysis, and accrual management.
• Drive compliance, internal controls, GCS governance, and risk mitigation across finance processes.

Skills

Finance experience

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Financial systems

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Finance Analyst to lead planning, reporting, and controls for the ANZ Beverages business. You will partner with Market GMs, Franchise, Marketing and Bottling teams to drive commercial finance initiatives and deliver strategic outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, financial analyses, and stage-gate reviews for new product launches, with a strong focus on governance and risk mitigation.