Fp&a Manager

**Auto req ID**: 278773BR

**Role**

Assist the Finance Director in providing the analytical and planning support to the MU Operations (Supply Chain, Sales and HR) leadership to help in delivering operational excellence across MOH, S&D and People costs.

The FP&A manager is responsible for setting up annual budgets, control and track the set plan, and providing the diagnosis and resolution of key issues, improve understanding of MU economics, and facilitate the development of performance targets for Operations.

The FP&A manager provides insights to the operations functions (Supply Chain, Sales, & HR) business partners and department managers regarding cost reduction opportunities and assist in delivering on the productivity targets.

The FP&A manager maintains a strong collaboration with Supply Chain/Sales/HR organization and is accountable for driving a strong control environment.

**Accountabilities**
- Accountable for ensuring accurate & on time delivery of the detailed AOP/Rolling & Quarterly Forecasts/month end closing of the MOH/S&D/People Costs for the MU.
- Review and challenge the planned assumptions with the budget owners and ensure they are in line with the company’s direction and targets.
- Analyzes actual results and identifies potential risks and possible opportunities and provide early alerts on the potential deviation from the plans; coordinate with the functions in time to propose solutions and define the mitigation actions and align the management.
- Ensures that all information is updated and available for the Local and Sector Management Team at GL/Line/Location level.
- Provide full support to the S&D Analyst and Sales function in the GTM transformation by evaluating the financial impact of the move by DC/Region; evaluate the contracts and the new policies and incentives to ensure they are in line with the targets and business case.
- Partner with the plants teams in controlling the plants spending to deliver the monthly MOH KPI’s & targets and close the tasks.
- Provide full support to the operations function in evaluating the productivity initiatives and assess the impact on the financials and the profitability targets.
- Responsible for understanding and challenging the Supply Chain/Sales/HR operations profitability and to manage investment projects in this area.
- Provide the planning and analysis of the major Supply Chain/Sales/HR MU projects i.e.: New Lines, GTM, Restructuring, etc.
- Support the monthly and year-end closing process and prepare clear and detailed explanation on the results to be provided in the monthly review forum in Finance and in the functions.
- Build the planning and analytical capability of the MU planning associates and participate in the Finance Culture advancement agenda.
- Ensure the integrity of the internal controls whenever applied.

LI-EGYPT

**Qualifications/Requirements**:
**Knowledge**:

- Solid Finance and Accounting Experience, Planning & Analysis Background, good knowledge of PepsiCo P&L components and Business case development.

**Education**:

- Finance / Economics degree from an accredited school
- Preferably CPA/CMA/MBA Holder

**Prior Work Experience**:

- Min 10-12 years of experience in multinational FMCG
- SAP / HFM knowledge is a plus

**Language Proficiency**:

- Fluency in both spoken & written English & Arabic language is required.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Results oriented, takes initiatives to get things done
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team player, adapts well in a diverse and dynamic environment
- Solid knowledge of local statutory laws/regulations, financial policies and macro-economics.
- Strategic thinker and has strong ability to influence decision makers.

**Relocation Eligible**: Not Applicable

**Job Type**: Regular