FP&A Asso Analyst

Overview The role involves managing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy during period close, and providing actionable insights on cost performance. It includes close collaboration with FP&A, accounting, and operations teams to enhance financial visibility, support AOP and forecast cycles, and enable data-driven decision-making across transportation networks. The scope of the position covers all transportation-related costs for PBC from an Actuals, Budget, and Reporting perspective, supporting a ~$400MM P&L. Responsibilities Manage financial planning and analysis for PBNA Supply Chain operations, with a focus on transportation costs, including period close activities Prepare and track budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial targets. Provide monthly reporting and detailed variance analysis (Actuals vs Forecast vs AOP) for Transportation budgets to Sector and FP&A teams. Prepare and distribute management reports on actual and forecasted transportation costs to relevant stakeholders. Support forecasting cycles across financial periods, including detailed Cause-of-Change analysis to explain cost movements. Partner with cross-functional teams across transportation, operations, and finance to improve financial visibility and support strategic decision-making. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to FP&A and Supply Chain Finance teams based on business requirements. Prepare a variety of ad-hoc financial requests from planning (FP&A) and SCF team. Support PBNA - WHD Hotfill transportation operations by analyzing operational metrics (e.g., miles, shipments) to drive cost efficiency and performance improvements. Manage monthly close and forecasting activities for the Pepsi Lipton Partnership (PLTP), including consolidation, reporting, and trend analysis. Qualifications 5-6 years of finance analyst experience Excellent computer skills, Excel modelling, Power Point. Ability to identify business issues and generate solutions Self-starter with attention to detail and customer service Solid verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence others Ability to communicate effectively with senior level executives Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions and processes Ability to function well in a team environment Results oriented with the ability to complete assignments in a timely manner Ability to handle multiple priorities Exceptional communication skills, Proficiency in English language