Commercial Finance Planning Manager

PepsiCo; Jimbaran; On-site; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand seeks a Commercial Finance Planning Manager to enhance its operations in Indonesia. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and support strategic decision-making. Candidates should have robust experience in FMCG finance and strong analytical abilities to drive profitability and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Commercial Finance or Revenue Management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect insights across data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases and recommendations for revenue management.
• Conduct analysis of market trends and customer behavior.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for sales and trade investments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree or professional qualification (CIMA, CPA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

The Commercial Finance Planning Manager plays a critical role in supporting the commercial agenda of PepsiCo Indonesia. The position partners closely with key stakeholders—particularly the Sales Development team and Route-to-Market (RTM)—to deliver insights that drive strategic decision-making, revenue growth, and financial performance. This role will also leads the rolling forecast submission and productivity of commercial P&L.

Responsibilities

We will count on you to:

• Develop robust business cases and provide strategic recommendations on revenue management initiatives to optimize topline and profitability.
• Collaborate with Route-to-Market (RTM) and Sales Development to explore and evaluate go-to-market (GTM) models, particularly for Traditional Trade (TT).
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior to support commercial planning and maintain competitiveness.
• Analyze and provide insights on portfolio mix, channel profitability, investment corridors, pricing strategy, promotional planning, trade terms, and total trade cost (cost-to-serve).
• Lead and support budgeting and forecasting for sales and trade investments, ensuring alignment with commercial and corporate objectives.
• Monitor and report on trade spending and commercial selling costs (fixed and variable). Drive resource optimization to improve return on investment.
• Work closely with Sales, Trade Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Supply Chain Finance, and Shared Services teams to ensure consistency in financial planning and reporting.

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Finance, Net Revenue Management, or Pricing/Revenue Growth Management in an FMCG environment (preferably food & beverage).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. A Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and other ERP systems.
• Proven experience partnering with commercial teams, including Sales, Trade Marketing, and RTM.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect insights across multiple data sources and see the big picture.
• Deep understanding of trade terms, price architecture, investment ROI, and route-to-market strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills—especially in cross-functional and cross-geography settings.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

What makes you stand out?

• The position involves the following functional competencies:

  • Financial Reporting & Consolidation
  • Financial & Operating Planning
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Performance Tracking & Productivity Improvement
  • Financial Process Management

• The position involves a special emphasis on the following PepsiCo leadership imperatives:

  • Embraces challenges and risks
  • Embodies integrity & trust
  • Delivers the right results
  • Collaborates beyond boundaries

The following critical experiences are inherent in the position:

• Partnering & influencing Senior stakeholders (Operation directors/Senior Directors, Finance Manager, Commercial leads)
• Operations cross-functional interaction and alignment
• Dealing with ambiguity

Why PepsiCo Indonesia?

This is your opportunity to become part of building a global brand in Indonesia:

• Critical experience to be a pioneer in an early-stage organization
• Drive the business launch of a global FMCG leader in a new market
• Opportunity to work across geographies and markets, collaborating directly with senior leaders

Being you at PepsiCo:

PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer, we foster the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, social background, religion or belief and disability.

Planet + People:

• PepsiCo Positive (pep+) is how we’ll transform the way we create value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people in the global food system.