Site Cost Technician

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Site Cost Technician to support the financial performance of the manufacturing site through accurate cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will partner with Operations and Site Finance to ensure cost performance is understood and aligned with business objectives, owning AP for Raw Material procurement and ensuring SOX/GCS compliance.

The role focuses on monitoring MOH and direct costs, preparing month-end reports, and supporting budgeting

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or actively pursuing accounting qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor direct manufacturing costs and MOH expenditure.
• Analyse site cost performance and investigate variances against Budget, Forecast and AOP.
• Produce accurate and timely month-end reporting for manufacturing costs.
• Support monthly close activities including accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of site forecasts, budgets and financial plans.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision making and performance improvement.
• Own Accounts Payable processes relating to Raw Material procurement.
• Resolve supplier queries and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Partner with Site Operations and budget holders to understand cost performance.
• Act as Site MyBuy Super User and ensure compliance with financial controls, SOX and GCS requirements.

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Job description

Overview

The Site Cost Technician is responsible for supporting the financial performance of the manufacturing site through accurate cost reporting, forecasting, accounts payable ownership and financial analysis. The role acts as a key business partner to Operations and Site Finance, ensuring cost performance is understood, reported accurately and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor direct manufacturing costs and Manufacturing Overhead (MOH) expenditure.
• Analyse site cost performance and investigate variances against Budget, Forecast and Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Produce accurate and timely month-end reporting for manufacturing costs.
• Support monthly close activities including accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of site forecasts, budgets and financial plans.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision making and performance improvement.
• Own Accounts Payable processes relating to Raw Material procurement.
• Resolve supplier queries and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Partner with Site Operations and budget holders to understand cost performance.
• Act as Site MyBuy Super User and ensure compliance with financial controls, SOX and GCS requirements.

Qualifications

Preferably AAT qualified or working towards qualification