Cntrl & Rpt Analyst - Europe

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.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

As a Control and Reporting Analyst, the role supports the preparation, analysis and validation of US GAAP reporting deliverables for PepsiCo France entities.

The role performs reporting, reconciliation and control activities, provides financial analysis and supports compliance with PepsiCo policies and reporting requirements. The position supports monthly, quarterly and annual close processes under the supervision of France Reporting Lead

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Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and validate reporting data and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
• Prepare and validate HFM reporting data and support reporting submissions through completeness and consistency checks.
• Prepare detailed analyses of significant P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow variances.
• Perform US GAAP account reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is maintained.
• Support quarterly balance sheet reviews and audit requirements.
• Assist in preparation of tax reporting requirements, including FAS109 schedules and tax reporting templates.
• Support forecast and planning processes by preparing balance sheet and tax-related analyses.
• Collaborate with Shared services teams to ensure reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Support implementation of new reporting requirements and process improvements.

As Cntrl & Rpt Analyst your responsibilities would consist of:

Financial Reporting

• Prepare periodic reporting schedules and supporting analyses for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
• Support HFM submissions through preparation, validation and reconciliation of reporting data.
• Perform detailed analysis of actual results, investigate unusual variances and escalate significant issues to the France Reporting Lead.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as required.

Balance Sheet & Controls

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Execute key controls supporting financial reporting integrity.
• Support compliance with PepsiCo accounting policies and reporting requirements through execution of assigned control activities.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Planning & Analysis

• Assist in preparation of Balance Sheet and tax-related forecast
• Support KPI reporting and analysis.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in finance transformation and reporting process improvement initiatives.
• Support standardization and automation of reporting activities.
• Assist with implementation of new reporting requirements and systems enhancements.

Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with France Control, Planning and GFSS teams to support successful close and reporting activities.
• Escalate complex accounting, reporting or control matters to the Financial Reporting Lead.

• Degree in Finance course + 2/3 years of experience in Finance.

• Ability to meet deadlines is critical for this role. Need perfect organization skills in order to meet all reporting deadlines
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Good collaboration skills: ability to collaborate effectively with shared services teams and support resolution of reporting and reconciliation issues
• Good understanding of US GAAP accounting and reporting requirements.

• Good computer skills (SAP, HFM, and Microsoft Office pack)
• Autonomous, flexible, proactive, rigorous, organized
• English fluency (imperative)

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:   • Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. • Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. • Development programs according to Leadership skills. • Specialized training according to the role. • Learning experiences with internal and external providers. • We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. • Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. • A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. • 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.