Overview Drive Planning agenda for the LRB (Liquid Refreshment Beverages) portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery of both strategic and operational plans in close collaboration with cross-functional teams. Act as a key business partner, supporting the organization in tracking and delivering business priorities through: Rigorous monitoring of KPIs Pre- and post-evaluation of strategic initiatives Funds tracking Analytical insights to shape and support decision-making Own the preparation and review of bottler financials, including periodic performance discussions with business and regional teams. Provide financial support for projects involving changes in the bottling network structure. Responsibilities Business and Financial Strategy, Planning and Forecasting Facilitate and support the business in the development and execution of strategic plans, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and rolling forecasts by: Driving the AOP/forecast process, including defining business action plans and setting clear priorities Developing a balanced financial algorithm through disciplined investment management, grounded in ROI and pay-for-performance principles Building comprehensive business economics to assess core performance across brands, packages, and channels Driving the financial and operational evaluation of strategic options to support sound decision-making Key responsibilities include: Coordinating the development of BU budgets and financial targets in alignment with operating plans Monitoring progress against AOP targets and supporting the formulation of contingency measures and corrective actions as needed Providing deep analytical insights to the BU to diagnose and resolve critical business issues Supporting the assessment and implementation of business innovations, revenue management initiatives, and productivity enhancements across bottling operations Managing the BU/Region planning calendar with a focus on quality, timeliness, and alignment throughout the planning cycle Business Development Support Support strategic decision-making for launching new categories, brands, packages, and channels by: Developing optimal pack-price strategies aligned with consumer and market dynamics Designing concentrate pricing formulas that balance competitiveness with margin protection Ensuring healthy and sustainable system profitability across stakeholders Provide critical financial and analytical support through: Sensitivity analysis and scenario planning Risks and opportunities assessment to guide proactive decision-making Analytical evaluation of innovation pipelines, supporting stakeholder alignment across bottling partners, stage gate processes, and commercial teams Additional responsibilities include: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop multi-year investment memos and facilitating the end-to-end approval process to secure strategic priorities Delivering analytical and planning support for performance management by tracking YTD performance, analyzing variances, and identifying key business drivers Monitoring and tracking STB (Spend to Budget) and A&M (Advertising & Marketing) budgets to ensure effective utilization and risk mitigation Supporting and coordinating the preparation and delivery of commercial proposals for prospective customers Bottler Financials: Lead the development and forecasting of detailed shadow P&Ls for each of the bottlers by: Estimating key revenue and cost drivers using market intelligence, cross-functional inputs, and historical trends Conducting monthly updates of underlying assumptions to monitor and evaluate the financial health of each bottler Benchmarking performance across the system to validate Profitability Index (PI) estimates and strengthen confidence in financial projections Support strategic and regulatory engagement through: In-depth evaluation of tax policy changes, building scenarios to assess impact, and informing advocacy efforts with authorities to safeguard PepsiCo’s interests Performing sensitivity analyses to quantify the financial implications of key strategic decisions Continuously monitor external dynamics by: Tracking Net Trade Price (NTP) movements and competitor actions through insights reports, market intelligence, and public data sources Analytical Support . Deliver actionable insights and planning support by: Conducting accurate evaluations and in-depth analysis of current business results, highlighting key opportunities and risks Providing value-added cross-functional planning support, including cost-to-serve economics, channel profitability, and margin optimization Supporting the BU with detailed sales analysis, reporting, and forecasting to inform commercial strategies Drive performance tracking and business transparency through: Periodic volume and margin contribution (MC) reporting, analysis, and target setting Comprehensive funds tracking across G&A, A&M, and Capex, with regular updates to senior leadership Developing and communicating quarterly business updates and financial outlooks Provide agile, data-driven decision support through: Delivering ad hoc business analysis and insights tailored to evolving business needs and leadership requests People Development Build analytical capability in planning staff . Ensure 100% compliance with Pepsi Co GCS in respective area of working to minimize the risk against set forth business objectives Qualifications Knowledge: Chartered Accountant / ACMA / ACCA Exposure to Oracle/ ERP Total System Economics Business Fundamentals and its Development Experience: 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in finance function of a reputable organization. Core Functional Competencies Financial Planning, Analysis & Forecasting Financial Process Management Business Risk Assessment & Management Investment & Budget Management Customer Development & Marketing Mix Analytical & Technical Strengths Strong Analytical Skills IT Systems Familiarity Strategic & Systematic Thinking Decision Making Innovation & Problem Solving Leadership & Interpersonal Skills Strong Leadership & Team Management Managing People & Responsibilities Driving for Results Acting with Integrity Collaborating & Influencing Strong Communication, Presentation & Negotiation Skills