Overview:

This role supports core FP&A; and financial planning processes including Month-End Close, Forecast, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP). The position partners closely with Finance, cross-functional stakeholders, and IT teams to ensure accurate data processing, timely submissions, and robust system solutions. A strong focus is placed on automation, digitalization, and process optimization using TM1 or HFM, SmartView, and Alteryx as core planning and analytics tools

Responsibilities:

- Support FP&A; processes including Month-End Closing, Forecasting, and AOP through accurate data collection, validation, and processing.
- Ensure timely and accurate submissions to GBS and Sector teams.
- Drive automation, digitalization, and simplification of FP&A; processes using advanced system and analytics tools.
- Work closely with Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders (Sales Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A;, Controls, etc.) to ensure scalable and reliable planning solutions.




- Partner with IT teams and external consulting houses to test planning systems during development and support enhancements.
- Proactively escalate system or data issues, coordinate action plans, and ensure timely resolution.
- Ensure end-to-end system linkages (e.g., Sales Demand to COGS volume) and validate cube integrations.
- Maintain and validate master data mappings, hierarchies, and dependencies across planning and reporting tools.

Qualifications:
- Robust FP&A; experience with hands-on involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Tool expertise (mandatory):
TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics) or HFM, SmartView and Alteryx.
- Solid understanding of financial systems, cubes, and data models
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Business stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience driving process automation and digital transformation
- B.Tech / MBA (Finance, Operations, or related discipline)

📌 Deputy Manager - Finance (India)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 India