Overview
The OPEX Manager will be responsible for leading and managing functional costs, including Travel & Events, Discretionary spend, Consultants, OBS, Contractors, Leasing & Rentals, and other operating expenses.
This individual will work closely with the Corporate C&B; team and functional leads within ICC to ensure effective cost management and financial governance. The role will be responsible for supporting key financial processes, including Month-End Close, Forecasting, Reporting, and Pre-MEC activities.
The OPEX Manager will also partner closely with the ICC Manager in discussions with senior stakeholders, providing meaningful financial insights, challenging potential overspend, identifying and recommending cost-saving opportunities, and presenting financial results and key drivers in a clear and actionable manner.
Overall, the role requires strong financial acumen, stakeholder management, analytical skills, business partnering, and the ability to proactively identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
Responsibilities
Adhere to monthly timelines for Month-End Close,
Forecasting, Reporting, and Pre-MEC activities, ensuring accurate and timely deliverables.
Partner closely with budget owners and functional leaders to review, challenge, and optimize spending against plan and forecast.
Ensure timely and accurate accrual booking for services delivered but not yet invoiced, in line with accounting policies and requirements.
Present financial performance, key drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership in large forums, providing transparent and actionable insights.
Provide recommendations on functional budgets and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with business priorities and financial objectives.
Support standardization and process optimization initiatives in partnership with the OPEX Manager to improve efficiency and consistency across functions.
Identify opportunities to improve ways of working, simplify processes, and drive greater efficiency
📌 Senior Manager (India)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 India