2027 Full Time: Strategic Finance Associate Manager- MBA

Overview

Overview SMILE AT WHAT’S NEXT At PepsiCo, you'll find the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape what's next. As one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, our beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker—help create smiles with every sip and bite. Behind our products is a connected system that starts with how we source and grow ingredients alongside farmers and extends to how we make, move, and deliver products while driving positive impact for our business and communities. At the heart of PepsiCo are our people: professionals who bring curiosity, drive, and fresh thinking, working together to turn ideas into action. Across functions, teams, and markets, we collaborate to solve challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful impact for our consumers, customers, and communities. No matter your role, you'll be part of a connected community where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your development is supported. With opportunities to grow, belong, and smile, PepsiCo offers more than a place to build your career—it offers the chance to help create what's next. Mandatory Requirement: Please upload a cover letter and resume as one document via the Resume Upload section of the application. Responsibilities Functional Description: Put your financial experience to work for some of the world’s most beloved brands with a career at PepsiCo. With many billion-dollar brands sold in over 200 countries and territories around the globe, you’ll have opportunities to help shape the future of one of the world’s largest companies. PepsiCo Finance partners have a seat at the table across all facets and functions within the company. As a Finance professional, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a multi-disciplinary career path across a broad number of functions, and contribute meaningfully towards creating smiles for consumers, driving full-potential performance and achieving our Winning with Purpose vision. All finance roles are grounded in the following capability areas: Data‑Anchored Problem Solving – Using data, metrics, and structured analysis to define problems, assess trade‑offs, and enable informed decision‑making. Finance Culture & Capability Building – Fostering financial acumen, continuous learning, and strong ways of working while actively developing individual and team capabilities. Finance Through Digitalization – Applying technology, digital tools, and process improvements to deliver efficient, accurate, and scalable outcomes. Strategic Business Partnering – Partnering with stakeholders to understand business priorities, balance competing demands, and deliver insights that drive value. PepsiCo Finance is made up of the following functional areas across all divisions, unless otherwise noted: Brand and Marketing Finance builds annual and long-term strategic brand plans, prepares the business case for new innovation, and manages marketing budgets across all brands. Associates partner with Marketing and other cross-functional teams to build plans, allocate resources, and performance manage against KPIs. Financial Planning manages sector and corporate financial performance through action-oriented analytical insights and traditional financial tools. FP&A associates focus on the development of monthly forecasts, the annual operating plan, and the three-year strategic plan. FP&A partners with senior management to prepare presentations for the Executive Committee and Wall Street. Sales / Commercial Finance works with Customer Teams to drive sustainable revenue and profit growth with our customers. Sales Finance Associates build the revenue plan, working with Sales to optimize promotional spending and manage trade spend liabilities. They proactively manage portfolio mix to drive margin improvement. Revenue Management sets retail pricing and package architecture strategy, advises on customer portfolio strategy and optimizes trade spend. Revenue Management Associates assess consumer and category trends, the customer landscape, and the competitive environment to develop these recommendations. Supply Chain Finance manages the company’s product manufacturing and distribution strategies by analyzing production, labor, transportation, and selling costs. Supply Chain associates assess the historical and projected financial economics of producing and selling company products. Associates also evaluate productivity initiatives and perform capacity analyses to drive critical capital decisions and inform production planning. Mergers & Acquisitions is responsible for executing a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. M&A associates get involved from the outset of a potential transaction and work closely with Corporate Finance and business units throughout the process. Associates focus on structuring the transaction, leading due diligence, developing financial models, assisting with the business case, and managing the internal approval process. Treasury manages corporate liquidity as well as foreign exchange and commodity exposure. Treasury associates develop cash flow forecasts and mobilization strategies, invest cash balances, evaluate financing proposals, execute FX & Commodity hedging plans, and review insurance coverage and terms to support annual renewals. Global Procurement Financial Planning and Analysis partners with the Center of Excellence for global direct and indirect materials to deliver financial forecasts and plan. GP FP&A associates are responsible for analyzing and reporting Commodity inflation or deflation, and productivity initiatives to fuel performance, growth, and improve cash flow. Additionally, associates perform analysis that enable commodity hedging, covers, and contract management. Strategy and Transformation builds the long-term strategy of PepsiCo to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. Strategy and Transformation associates support business development through M&A and partnerships, design and deploy next generation initiatives that will enable PepsiCo to future-proof its businesses, coordinate and scale sales technology and capability processes in coordination with functional teams, and drive sector-wide initiatives across the company. What you can expect: While we will provide you with an initial onboarding training and ongoing function-specific development, we also encourage you to develop yourself through our vast learning labs. Keep in mind, when you work for PepsiCo, you will have access to a variety of operating models within the Beverage, Foods, and Corporate environments; this means you can support iconic brands such as Gatorade, Quaker & Frito-Lay and still work within the same company! Roles available in the following locations: Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Purchase, NY Qualifications What we’re looking for: Currently pursuing a degree in: Finance (other related majors will be considered) Bright, self-starting, innovative thinkers who are passionate about consumer products Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to collaborate within teams and across functions Demonstrated leadership experience and corporate finance interest Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills Bias for working with numbers Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to: Be completing their final year of graduate (MBA level) studies Hold an MBA degree prior to the intended full-time start date Have a minimum of three years full-time work experience This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. The expected compensation range for this role based on a full-time schedule is $129,000 - $130,000 Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions. Compensation for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable. Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Responsibilities

Functional Description: Put your financial experience to work for some of the world’s most beloved brands with a career at PepsiCo. With many billion-dollar brands sold in over 200 countries and territories around the globe, you’ll have opportunities to help shape the future of one of the world’s largest companies. PepsiCo Finance partners have a seat at the table across all facets and functions within the company. As a Finance professional, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a multi-disciplinary career path across a broad number of functions, and contribute meaningfully towards creating smiles for consumers, driving full-potential performance and achieving our Winning with Purpose vision. All finance roles are grounded in the following capability areas: Data‑Anchored Problem Solving – Using data, metrics, and structured analysis to define problems, assess trade‑offs, and enable informed decision‑making. Finance Culture & Capability Building – Fostering financial acumen, continuous learning, and strong ways of working while actively developing individual and team capabilities. Finance Through Digitalization – Applying technology, digital tools, and process improvements to deliver efficient, accurate, and scalable outcomes. Strategic Business Partnering – Partnering with stakeholders to understand business priorities, balance competing demands, and deliver insights that drive value. PepsiCo Finance is made up of the following functional areas across all divisions, unless otherwise noted: Brand and Marketing Finance builds annual and long-term strategic brand plans, prepares the business case for new innovation, and manages marketing budgets across all brands. Associates partner with Marketing and other cross-functional teams to build plans, allocate resources, and performance manage against KPIs. Financial Planning manages sector and corporate financial performance through action-oriented analytical insights and traditional financial tools. FP&A associates focus on the development of monthly forecasts, the annual operating plan, and the three-year strategic plan. FP&A partners with senior management to prepare presentations for the Executive Committee and Wall Street. Sales / Commercial Finance works with Customer Teams to drive sustainable revenue and profit growth with our customers. Sales Finance Associates build the revenue plan, working with Sales to optimize promotional spending and manage trade spend liabilities. They proactively manage portfolio mix to drive margin improvement. Revenue Management sets retail pricing and package architecture strategy, advises on customer portfolio strategy and optimizes trade spend. Revenue Management Associates assess consumer and category trends, the customer landscape, and the competitive environment to develop these recommendations. Supply Chain Finance manages the company’s product manufacturing and distribution strategies by analyzing production, labor, transportation, and selling costs. Supply Chain associates assess the historical and projected financial economics of producing and selling company products. Associates also evaluate productivity initiatives and perform capacity analyses to drive critical capital decisions and inform production planning. Mergers & Acquisitions is responsible for executing a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. M&A associates get involved from the outset of a potential transaction and work closely with Corporate Finance and business units throughout the process. Associates focus on structuring the transaction, leading due diligence, developing financial models, assisting with the business case, and managing the internal approval process. Treasury manages corporate liquidity as well as foreign exchange and commodity exposure. Treasury associates develop cash flow forecasts and mobilization strategies, invest cash balances, evaluate financing proposals, execute FX & Commodity hedging plans, and review insurance coverage and terms to support annual renewals. Global Procurement Financial Planning and Analysis partners with the Center of Excellence for global direct and indirect materials to deliver financial forecasts and plan. GP FP&A associates are responsible for analyzing and reporting Commodity inflation or deflation, and productivity initiatives to fuel performance, growth, and improve cash flow. Additionally, associates perform analysis that enable commodity hedging, covers, and contract management. Strategy and Transformation builds the long-term strategy of PepsiCo to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. Strategy and Transformation associates support business development through M&A and partnerships, design and deploy next generation initiatives that will enable PepsiCo to future-proof its businesses, coordinate and scale sales technology and capability processes in coordination with functional teams, and drive sector-wide initiatives across the company. What you can expect: While we will provide you with an initial onboarding training and ongoing function-specific development, we also encourage you to develop yourself through our vast learning labs. Keep in mind, when you work for PepsiCo, you will have access to a variety of operating models within the Beverage, Foods, and Corporate environments; this means you can support iconic brands such as Gatorade, Quaker & Frito-Lay and still work within the same company! Roles available in the following locations: Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Purchase, NY

Qualifications

What we’re looking for: Currently pursuing a degree in: Finance (other related majors will be considered) Bright, self-starting, innovative thinkers who are passionate about consumer products Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to collaborate within teams and across functions Demonstrated leadership experience and corporate finance interest Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills Bias for working with numbers Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to: Be completing their final year of graduate (MBA level) studies Hold an MBA degree prior to the intended full-time start date Have a minimum of three years full-time work experience This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. The expected compensation range for this role based on a full-time schedule is $129,000 - $130,000 Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions. Compensation for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable. Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.