Manager - Finance

PepsiCo · Hyderabad

  • Experience7–8 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levelmid
  • Posted10 Sept 2026

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is hiring in Hyderabad in consumer goods. This role looks for around 7+ years of experience.

The role

Mid-level finance manager role at PepsiCo for innovation business partnering in India; lead financial evaluation and business case development for India BU Innovation projects through the stage-gate process. Build Innovation P&Ls and profitability models, support AOP & Forecast volume/value submissions, and run COPA month-end analysis using SAP and MS Office. Location is Hyderabad, Telangana, India with work mode not stated.

Full job description

Overview

Lead the financial evaluation and business partnering agenda for India BU Innovation projects by providing robust financial analysis, business case development, profitability assessments, and decision support throughout the innovation stage-gate process. Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, FP&A, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and Project teams to influence business decisions, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure delivery of value-accretive innovation initiatives. Drive governance excellence, financial accuracy, and continuous process improvements while serving as the key Finance representative for innovation projects and business reviews.

Responsibilities

Lead financial evaluation and business case development for innovation projects across stage-gate milestones.Build and maintain Innovation P&Ls, profitability models, and investment assessments.Partner with Marketing, Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and FP&A teams to validate assumptions and drive decisions.Provide financial recommendations for Hopper, Gate 1, Gate 2, and leadership governance reviews.Identify risks, opportunities, and value-enhancing actions to improve project economics.Prepare and present financial insights, business cases, and approval materials to leadership teams.Support AOP & Forecast in Volume/Value submissions.Execute COPA month-end analysis and provide performance variance commentary.Ensure data accuracy, governance compliance, and alignment across innovation systems and reports.Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within Innovation Finance

Qualifications

7-8 years of experience preferred in FP&A role in a manufacturing company, FMCG preferredBachelor’s/Master’s Degree in commerce/business administration with a high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance is preferredSound knowledge of Financial systems (SAP, MS Office and Other financial reporting systems)Strong understanding of business processes related to Supply Chain & CommercialStrong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processesExceptional communication skills. Proficiency in the English language