Financial Planning Manager

Overview:
**We Are PepsiCo**

PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa’s food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region.

**Guiding Vision and Regional Impact**

PepsiCo’s vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers.

**Empowering Our People and Communities**

Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

**Diversity and Inclusion Commitment**

PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa.

**Responsibilities**:

- Leading on Core activities in the planning team.
- Lead on developing annual, quarterly and monthly forecast cycles with Sales and Marketing teams for BU revenue, volume and mix.
- Evaluate pricing plans with their impact on Volume and P&L.
- Own (D&A) planning and actual reporting and analysis.
- Daily, Weekly and Monthly monitor of actual revenue and trends vs latest forecast and report deviations to management on a timely basis.
- Month-end closing detailed analysis of BU performance Vs Plan.
- Preparing Business cases for Sales and Marketing initiatives highlighting any potential risks and opportunities vs actual and plan.
- Insure timely reporting of BU DAPLR and number accuracy.
- Own BU Innovations Planning, reporting and analysis.
- Own A&M budgeting, spend control and spending evaluation both before and after commercial activities.
- Ensure BU meets it’s annual operating plan targets on:
Volume
Revenue
Mix
Innovations
Maintaining D&A Spend within AOP
Timely issuance of DAPLR reports

Qualifications:

- Leading on Core activities in the planning team.
- Lead on developing annual, quarterly and monthly forecast cycles with Sales and Marketing teams for BU revenue, volume and mix.
- Evaluate pricing plans with their impact on Volume and P&L.
- Own (D&A) planning and actual reporting and analysis.
- Daily, Weekly and Monthly monitor of actual revenue and trends vs latest forecast and report deviations to management on a timely basis.
- Month-end closing detailed analysis of BU performance Vs Plan.
- Preparing Business cases for Sales and Marketing initiatives highlighting any potential risks and opportunities vs actual and plan.
- Insure timely reporting of BU DAPLR and number accuracy.
- Own BU Innovations Planning, reporting and analysis.
- Own A&M budgeting, spend control and spending evaluation both before and after commercial activities.
- Ensure BU meets it’s annual operating plan targets on:
Volume
Revenue
Mix
Innovations
Maintaining D&A Spend within AOP
Timely issuance of DAPLR reports

Overview (Secondary Language):

- Solid Finance and Accounting Experience, Planning & Analysis Background, good knowledge of PepsiCo P&L components and Business case development.
- Finance / Economics degree from an accredited school
- Preferably CPA/CMA/MBA Holder
- Min 10-12 years of experience in multinational FMCG
- SAP / HFM knowledge is a plus
- Fluency in both spoken & written English & Arabic language is required.