OverviewIn this role, you will lead financial planning, governance, and delivery of Strategy & Transformation (S&T) costs across North America.
This role supports ~$2B in S&T spend (Opex and Capex) and partners directly with the NA S&T Deployment lead, Sector FP&A teams, and the S&T CFO to ensure delivery of financial commitments, investment governance, and decision-ready insights.
The position operates in a highly complex environment characterized by:
- Multi-OU alignment across PBUS, PFUS, Canada, and 1NA
- Significant executive exposure (S&T SVP, S&T Deployment Lead)
- Increasing transformation complexity (standardization, automation, and 1NA integration)
You will drive outcomes through strong financial leadership, cross-functional influence, and deep partnership across a highly matrixed organization.
ResponsibilitiesNorth America S&T Financial Leadership
- Manage team of 2 to lead end-to-end financial management for S&T across the PBUS and PFUS portfolio, spanning multiple markets and legal entities.
- Partner closely with NA S&T Deployment, Transformation, and Capability leaders to support delivery of the S&T Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
- Establish financial discipline, transparency, and consistent operating rhythms across a complex and fragmented footprint.
- Act as a central point of coordination across Global S&T Finance, NA FP&A, Regional FP&A, and local entity finance teams.
Consolidation, AOP & Forecasting
- Consolidation of NA S&T financials.
- Lead S&T AOP, monthly forecast, and performance management processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness across legal entities.
- Deliver consolidated views of OPEX, Capex, productivity, and global charges, including risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate Corporate Mosaic loading and ensure high-quality inputs and outputs across entities and regions.
NA FP&A Partnership
- Serve as a primary S&T finance partner to the NA FP&A team.
- Provide forward-looking insights, scenario analysis, and financial decision support on S&T investments and cost commitments.
- Ensure financial narratives are clear, consistent, and decision-ready for senior leadership discussions.
- Support FP&A-led reviews and planning cycles with strong S&T financial insight and execution support.
Global S&T Finance & Charge Governance
- Support governance of global direct and allocated charges impacting NA, improving predictability, timing, and transparency.
- Ensure alignment across Global S&T, FP&A, and local entity finance teams on cost treatment and cross-charge methodologies.
- Support initiatives to improve forecast accuracy and end-to-end financial governance.
S&T Capex & Investment Oversight
- Support preparation and review of S&T Capex documentation, CARs, and investment approvals across NA entities.
- Monitor Capex actuals, accruals, and investment performance across diverse legal structures.
- Ensure compliance with investment governance standards and accurate financial tracking at project level.
Standardization, Simplification & Automation
- Drive standardization of S&T finance processes across planning, forecasting, consolidation, close, and reporting.
- Champion automation and adoption of global tools (e.g., TM1, Cockpit reporting) to reduce manual consolidation and increase transparency.
- Act as a change agent in rationalizing complex entity, system, and reporting landscapes.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships across FP&A, S&T, Controls, and local finance teams across geographies.
- Provide structure, clarity, and financial leadership across competing priorities and stakeholders.
Compensation and Benefits:- The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,500 - $206,750.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- 10+ years of progressive Finance or Accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and large-scale cost management.
- Knowledge of SAP and TM1/Hyperion
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:- MBA or advanced degree
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive-level stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills, financial judgment, and attention to detail.
- Advanced knowledge of SAP, TM1/Hyperion, and financial planning tools.
- Proven ability to operate in highly matrixed, fast-paced environments.
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