Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst - CAPEX

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

Capital Investment Analysis & Governance

• Lead the financial assessment of CAPEX proposals, including manufacturing lines, productivity initiatives, infrastructure investments, and sustainability projects.
• Develop and review investment business cases, including NPV, IRR, Payback Period, DCF, and sensitivity analyses.
• Challenge project assumptions and validate volume, cost, productivity, and efficiency benefits.
• Ensure compliance with PepsiCo CAPEX policies, approval requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Support capital allocation decisions through fact-based financial recommendations.

Financial Planning & Budget Management

• Lead annual CAPEX budgeting and long-range capital planning processes.
• Monitor capital spending against approved budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Track project cash flow requirements and ensure alignment with AOP and strategic plans.
• Support monthly and quarterly forecasting of CAPEX spending.
• Post-Investment Performance Tracking
• Conduct post-audit reviews of completed projects to assess realization of committed benefits.
• Monitor actual performance against approved business cases.
• Develop and maintain investment performance dashboards and reporting tools.

Co-Manufacturing Financial Management

• Lead the financial evaluation of co-manufacturing (Co-Man) opportunities to support capacity expansion, business continuity, and strategic growth objectives.
• Assess and challenge commercial terms within co-manufacturing agreements, including pricing structures, minimum volume commitments, inflation indexation, FX exposure, and contractual risk-sharing mechanisms.
• Develop financial models comparing co-manufacturing alternatives versus in-house production, including make-versus-buy analyses and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Monitor co-man performance against approved business cases and contractual assumptions, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions where required.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Legal teams to ensure co-man agreements deliver sustainable value while maintaining operational flexibility and risk mitigation.
• Assess strategic capacity requirements and recommend the optimal balance between internal manufacturing investments and external co-manufacturing solutions.

Business Partnering

• Act as the finance partner for Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide financial guidance throughout the project lifecycle from concept development to project completion.
• Support negotiations and evaluations of make-versus-buy decisions, co-manufacturing opportunities, and capacity expansion alternatives.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams and investment committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or strategic management.
• Postgraduate qualification preferable CMA.
• 5-7 years of experience in finance or number driven roles
• Results oriented, takes initiatives to get things done.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of local and US Accounting Standards
• Good knowledge of finance and accounting workflow.
• Independent thinker and can manage tasks and interrelated roles together.