Commercial Finance Sr. Manager

Overview CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay's and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. Responsibilities The Opportunity The primary purpose of the Commercial Finance Manager is to lead all finance processes within the Market Unit (MU) and provide valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. The role is responsible for developing short- and long-term financial plans, optimizing resource allocation, managing budgets, identifying and mitigating financial risks, and ensuring sustainable profitability. As a key member of the MU Leadership Team, this position reports directly to the CARICAM CFO and has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Puerto Rico General Manager. Your Impact Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals. Follow up key metrics and P&L KPI analysis Oversee budgeting processes and ensure cost efficiency. Lead the profitability forum to provide visibility to the leadership team regarding the channels and brands profitability, risks and opportunities. Assess the financial impact and benefits of commercial initiatives (Business Proposals), action plans, strategies, projects, post-implementation analyses of business strategies, and contingency plan proposals, with the objective of identifying and implementing corrective actions that enable the achievement of business objectives. Deep dive into financial data to create presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required actions and effectively frame decisions to be made by the leadership team. Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. Identify financial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies or reinvestment in the business Qualifications Who Are We Looking For? Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar +8 years of experience in finance and planning Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills Able to work independently and takes initiative Experience developing financial reports and metrics Strategic thinking, aligning financial strategies with business goals Strong financial & analytical acumen Microsoft strong skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP) Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels Ability to manage multiple tasks and to adapt to constant changes Quick learner and intellectual curious to learn and apply different tools and process. Strong attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture Team work and collaboration with different areas If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us:   Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to Leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.