Control And Reporting Analyst

PepsiCo Inc.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Lahore, Pakistan, seeks an experienced finance professional to support the SC Controller with direct cost analysis, inventory controls, and month-end reporting. The role emphasizes process automation, variance analysis, and effective cost management across Agro and non-Agro inventories.

You will collaborate with plant teams, drive standard cost updates in SAP, and present key financial metrics in monthly reviews to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/MBA with 7+ years of experience and people management.
• Experience in cost/control and inventory reporting.
• Proven track record in financial analysis and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support risk assessments and improve controls across processes; close gaps identified.
• Monitor inventories and report KPIs on a monthly basis.
• Ensure timely execution of month-end costing runs.
• Submit HFM TB and schedules to the reporting team accurately.
• Prepare variance analysis and KPI reviews for SC Controller monthly.
• Update standard costs in SAP and manage related schedules.
• Conduct balance sheet review including inventories and reserves.
• Present cost components and MOH variances during Ops Reviews.
• Lead team performance reviews and foster cross-functional coordination.
• Assist external auditors with information and governance topics.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing

Inventory management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/MBA

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

Provide rich analysis on Direct Costs, Inventories, Stores & Spares and Reserves for slow moving/obsolete stocks to SC Controller for timely reporting. Support SC Controller to implement control agenda at plant. Automation of processes to bring in efficiency and create value.

Responsibilities

• Support Process/Control Owners during risk assessments to mitigate emerging risks & improve controls effectiveness of I2C, Agro and FR processes. Timely closure of gaps identified by modifying process and test scripts
• Monitoring all inventories (Agro and non-Agro) for their aging and reporting of KPIs relevant to inventories on monthly basis
• Ensure accurate & timely execution of costing run at month end
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of HFM TB & schedules to reporting team
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of JVs & ME closing schedules related to Reporting and Inventory team.
• Provide analytical support to SC Controller with variance analysis and other agreed upon KPI’s on monthly basis
• Ensure updation of standard cost of materials & FG in SAP, as and when required
• Balance sheet review including Inventory, Reserves and Agro schedules
• Ensure timely & accurate reporting of scrap sales and reconciliation of customer ledgers
• Support SC Controller in sharing finance dashboard with SC Director and functional heads during monthly Ops Review, explaining in detail main components of direct cost and MOH along with cause of change vs LE and AOP. Compare COGS and MOH for both plants and reason for variances. Also present YTD Capex spend status vs AOP and LE.
• Plan, set and manage Team performance objectives through performance appraisal sessions with team during one 2 one sessions
• Enhance cross functional co-ordination with plant team
• Ensure timely submission of information to external auditors
• Support SC Controller in holding reward and recognition activities
• Support SC Controller in maintaining healthy environment within PLT Controls team
• Enhance the teams’ business understanding & confidence by providing opportunities to present their work at senior forums
• Ensure team members are trained to identify and minimize routine & non-routine risks in their respective processes.
• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities in relevant area

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of HFM TB & schedules to reporting team
• Monitoring all inventories (Agro and non-Agro) for their aging and reporting of KPIs relevant to inventories on monthly basis
• Support Process/Control Owners during risk assessments to mitigate emerging risks & improve controls effectiveness of I2C & Agro processes.

Qualifications

ACA/ACCA/MBA - 7+ years of experience - Experience in management of people