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 transparent 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 clear 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

📌 Senior Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Hyderabad