Deputy Manager-Digital Planning

PepsiCo Inc.; Rangareddy; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Telangana is seeking an FP&A professional to support Month-End Close, Forecast, and the Annual Operating Plan.

You will drive automation and digitalization using TM1, HFM, SmartView and Alteryx, partnering with Finance and IT for accurate data and robust planning solutions. Responsibilities include data collection, validation, and timely submissions to GBS and Sector teams, with a strong emphasis on data integrity and scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A background with forecasting, budgeting and performance management.
• Understanding of FP&A data flows and planning cycles across processes.
• Experience with planning systems and data models.

Responsibilities

• Support Month-End Close, Forecast, and AOP with accurate data processing.
• Drive automation and digitalization of FP&A processes using analytics tools.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and stakeholders to ensure reliable planning solutions.
• Test planning systems with IT and external consultants; support enhancements.
• Validate master data mappings and cube integrations for end-to-end linkages.

Skills

FP&A

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional

Analytics

Tools

TM1

HFM

SmartView

Alteryx

Job description

Job Description

Overview

This role supports core FP&A and financial planning processes including Month-End Close, Forecast, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP). The position partners closely with Finance teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and IT partners to ensure accurate data processing, timely submissions, and robust system solutions. A strong focus is placed on automation, digitalization, and process optimization using TM1 or HFM, SmartView, and Alteryx as core planning and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Support FP&A processes including Month-End Closing, Forecasting, and AOP through accurate data collection, validation, and processing.Ensure timely and accurate submissions to GBS and Sector teams.Drive automation, digitalization, and simplification of FP&A processes using advanced system and analytics tools. Work closely with Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders (Sales Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Controls, etc.) to ensure scalable and reliable planning solutions.Partner with IT teams and external consulting houses to test planning systems during development and support enhancements.Proactively escalate system or data issues, coordinate action plans, and ensure timely resolution.Ensure end-to-end system linkages (e.g., Sales Demand to COGS volume) and validate cube integrations.Maintain and validate master data mappings, hierarchies, and dependencies across planning and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A background with hands-on experience in forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, and performance management processes.
• Good understanding of FP&A data flows, planning cycles, financial statements, and interdependencies across planning and reporting processes.
• Tool expertise (mandatory):
• TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics) or HFM, SmartView and Alteryx.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, cubes, and data models
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Business stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience driving process automation and digital transformation

Requirements