ANZ Operations Finance Manager

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.    

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.  

For you:      

Competitive benefits package:   

• Annual Bonus  

• Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio   

• Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out)   

• Lease Plan   

Health & Wellness programs:

• Discounted private health insurance   

• Financial coaching   

• Counselling sessions   

• Flu vaccinations   

• Skin checks   

• Professional development programs  

• Global career opportunities 

Job Overview:- 

Provides financial leadership and strategic business partnering across ANZ Manufacturing, with accountability for manufacturing COGS, product costing, planning and forecasting, productivity & capital investment. Partners cross-functionally to translate operational performance into financial outcomes, identify risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions and enable data-driven decisions, while leading the continuous improvement of product costing and manufacturing finance processes and systems. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the ANZ Manufacturing, Financial Reporting & Performance Management Processes 

• Lead and manage the core Operations Financial processes for ANZ Manufacturing. This will require strong collaboration and an ability to influence functional managers. 

• Lead finance professionals which include liaising with 3 ICC business partners, with strong focus on process Improvement, digitization and leadership. 

• Communicate financial performance and agenda to Operations and Finance Leadership teams. This will include leading the preparation and analysis of monthly actual and forecast results for Manufacturing efficiency and MOH, presenting financial performance at monthly profit meetings and the identification of operating issues and inefficiencies to help deliver improved performance. 

• Ensure accurate and timely Sector submissions working collaboratively with other finance functions. 

Lead the ANZ CAPEX and Manufacturing Annual Financial Planning Processes 

• Provide finance leadership and collaborate with ANZ Manufacturing Teams in building SDD/AOP for Make & Move. 

• Identify risks/opportunities on timely basis and provide visibility to key stakeholders. 

• Lead the CAPEX and manufacturing SDD/AOP presentation and cascade for the ANZ Manufacturing Teams and Finance Leadership team.

• Drive the Risk Management agenda for P2P processes from Operations Finance perspective 

• Ensure the accurate and compliant accounting treatments for relevant areas. 

• Support all control initiatives to embrace a well control environment for P2P processes including risk assessment, GCS independent tests, policy & process development, and execution for Manufacturing. 

• Facilitate for all internal and external audits & implement remediation/improvement plan.  

Provide financial and process simplification leadership for Supply Chain function 

• Provide financial analysis and sign-off on baseline for cost saving projects. 

• Review and provide financial knowledge support for commercial terms/contract reviews. 

• Actively contribute on the development of the digitization journey and advanced analytics roadmap. 

Lead the Product Costing Agenda for ANZ 

• Lead Standard, Actual and Forecasting cost process for all materials in SAP, Excel, TM1, Power BI and BeX. 

• Lead process to ensure rigorous costings are supplied for stage gate and business scenario analysis. 

• Manage Transfer and Export pricing process. 

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified with a professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or CIMA).
• Minimum 8 years’ finance experience, ideally within an FMCG environment, including 3+ years in finance leadership roles.
• Strong financial and analytical capability, with the ability to think strategically, challenge assumptions and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively partner across all levels of the organisation, including senior leadership.
• Strong systems capability, including SAP/ERP experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.