Cost Analyst

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT 

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.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity  

Cost Analyst will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and optimizing the massive direct costs associated with manufacturing and distributing UK Snacks brands. This role translates complex operational and plant data into actionable financial insights to drive productivity.

Your Impact  

• Variance & Performance Analysis: Analyze the cost of ingredients, packaging and bought and finish goods for Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

• Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Take full ownership of the cost card process. Create, implement, and adjust calculations for direct and fixed manufacturing overhead cost allocations across manufacturing sites.

• Period-End Close: Support accurate and timely period-end close processes. Prepare account reconciliations, inventory costing allocations.

• Productivity & Business Partnering: Partner closely with Master Data Team, Supply Chain Operations, Commercialization & Co-Manufacturing partners to monitor productivity processes, raw material rebates, and cost-saving metrics.

• Compliance & SOX Controls: Ensure strict compliance with Global Control Standards (GCS), and PepsiCo accounting policies regarding manufacturing and inventory processes.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field.

• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, supply chain finance (nice to have).

• Technical Systems:

• Intermediate Excel skills

• Intermediate English skills

• Hands-on working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically SAP

• Soft Skills: Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and cross-geographically; robust analytical mindset.

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.