Overview
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at pepsico, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, gatorade, lay’s and quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.
the fp&a sr coordinator supports the css finance team by ensuring strong budget visibility, accurate tracking, and disciplined management of expenses within the assigned scope. The role is an individual contributor position, designed to support and enable the team that leads the process, while owning day‑to‑day execution, open items, and resolution of operational issues.
the role requires autonomy and accountability for deliverables in scope, with a strong focus on data accuracy, follow‑up, and timely resolution of budget-related topics, while operating under the guidance of senior budget management.
this role is critical to ensuring reliable budget visibility and disciplined execution. It requires strong accountability, autonomy, and ownership of deliverables within scope, supporting the broader finance team in effective budget management and decision‑making
responsibilities
the opportunity
key accountabilities
1. own day‑to‑day budget tracking and monitoring for the assigned css scope, among others, covering opex and compensation & benefits.
2. ensure end‑to‑end visibility of budget execution by maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date tracking of actuals, forecasts, and open items.
3. support aop, forecast, and actuals cycles by preparing inputs, templates, and uploads in tm1.
4. consolidate financial data and perform variance analysis versus aop, fcst, and prior year, highlighting deviations and follow‑up actions.
5. own the resolution of open operational items within scope, including billing issues, manual postings, reallocations, and corrections, coordinating with relevant stakeholders as needed.
6. prepare regular budget tracking views, dashboards, and supporting materials for finance leads and budget owners.
7. act as a point of contact for budget-related questions within scope, ensuring clarity, traceability, and closure of pending topics.
8. apply accounting policies and standardized expense classification consistently, escalating exceptions when required.
9. support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, simplification, and data quality enhancements.
scope & complexity
10. global scope, supporting budget management activities across na and latam.
11. support team managing a financial scope of approximately usd 100mm.
12. individual contributor role with no direct or matrix reports.
13. operates with a high degree of autonomy within a clearly defined scope, under the direction of senior budget manager.
key stakeholders & interactions
14. css finance leadership: budget tracking, issue resolution, and performance visibility.
15. budget managers and budgeteers: coordination on planning, tracking, and closure of open items.
16. financial reporting teams: alignment between sap actuals, manual postings, and management reporting.
17. global and regional finance teams: support on chargebacks, corrections, and data consistency.
qualifications
who are we looking for?
18. bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field
19. experience supporting budget processes and resolving operational finance issues
20. hands‑on experience with sap, excel, and microsoft office tools
21. intermediate english
22. strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
23. ability to manage and close multiple open items in parallel
24. solid analytical skills with focus on accuracy and consistency
skills & competencies
25. ability to manage and close multiple open items in parallel.
26. solid analytical skills with focus on accuracy and consistency.
27. proactive follow‑up and problem‑solving approach.
28. strong collaboration and communication skills.
29. comfortable working with manual postings, reconciliations, and data corrections.
30. digital mindset with interest in automation and process improvement.
if this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
what can you expect from us:
31. opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
32. flexible hybrid workweek model
33. internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
34. development programs according to leadership skills.
35. specialized training according to the role.
36. learning experiences with internal and external providers.
37. we love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
38. financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
39. a flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
40. and because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our wellness line, thousands of agreements and discounts, scholarship programs for your children, aid plans for different moments of life, among others.
we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.