Deputy Manager - Finance

PepsiCo Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Hyderabad is seeking an FP&A professional to support core planning processes including Month-End Close, Forecast, and AOP, partnering with Finance, cross-functional stakeholders, and IT to ensure accurate data processing and timely submissions.

The role emphasizes automation, digitalization, and optimization using TM1, HFM, SmartView, and Alteryx, driving scalable planning solutions and collaborating with Sales Finance, Supply Chain Finance, and Controls.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A experience with hands-on involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• 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.
• B.Tech / MBA (Finance, Operations, or related discipline)

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.

Skills

FP&A experience

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Cross-functional work

Communication skills

Education

B.Tech / MBA (Finance, Operations, or related)

Tools

TM1 IBM Planning Analytics

HFM

SmartView

Alteryx

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, cross-functional stakeholders, and IT teams 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 experience with hands-on involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• 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
• B.Tech / MBA (Finance, Operations, or related discipline)