SAP S4 Migration FP&A Analyst (SPC up to 18 months)

PepsiCo; Municipal District of Cobh; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global beverage company is seeking a Finance Lead to manage the end-to-end financials of the SAP S4 Migration project. The successful candidate will develop project forecasts and manage financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy in capitalization and accounting. A professional accounting qualification and substantial experience in financial planning and analysis are required, along with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. This role is ideal for those who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years PQE in financial planning and analysis.
• Prior experience in a multinational company within FP&A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver PGCS S4 Migration Project Forecast/AOP.
• Lead monthly review of Actuals and Forecast.
• Ensure accurate and timely capitalization.
• Prepare management reports for PGCS leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management experience

Ability to multi-task

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Education

Professionally qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

The role is for a Finance Lead to manage end-to-end SAP S4 Migration project financials. This entails recording and reporting actuals on a monthly/periodic basis, while also working on future looking forecasts and AOP.

Responsibilities

Your role in as an FP&A Analyst shall be:

Financial Planning:

• Develop and deliver PGCS S4 Migration Project Forecast/AOP for all PGCS Locations clearly calling out impact across all Regions & Operating Units
• Lead monthly review of Actuals and Forecast with PGCS FP&A, PGCS IT and Global S&T Finance.
• Communicate timely any changes on future years amount projection to Global S&T Finance Lead.
• Ensure accurate & timely capitalization at the end of the project
• Prepare management reports / decks to support presentations to PGCS leadership team or Region / Corporate S&T Finance team.

Accounting:

• Perform Close activities for PGCS generated investment: S4 Migration Parking WBS clean-up, Cross-charges/allocations (if not automated) to/from different PGCS & PepsiCo Entities (viz. North America Shared Services, India Capability Centre), Good Receipts, Reclasses, Accruals.
• Work with region/operating units accounting and S&T Control teams to manage closing process to ensure completeness and accuracy of project charges in SAP
• Align and secure the accounting split of Opex and Capex according with corporate policies
• Ensure the proper allocation of project spend Opex/Capex across PGCS locations aligned with approved CAR
• Ensure and maintain the support and documentation required by the Tax team for the x-charges related to the project

Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Professionally qualified accountant with 5-7 years+ PQE.
• Prior experience in a multinational company within FP&A preferred.

Key Competencies Required:

• Strong communication skills & stakeholder management experience
• Ability to multi-task in an individual contributor capacity
• Ability to problem solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment