Financial Analyst - Marketing Strategy

PepsiCo is a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, with 2005 revenues of more than $32 billion and more than 157,000 employees.

The company consists of Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages North America, PepsiCo International and Quaker Foods North America. PepsiCo brands are available in nearly 200 countries and territories and generate sales at the retail level of about $85 billion.

PepsiCo offers product choices to meet a broad variety of needs and preference -- from fun-for-you items to product choices that contribute to healthier lifestyles.

PepsiCo's mission is "To be the world's premier consumer products company focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce healthy financial rewards to investors as we provide opportunities for growth and enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness and integrity."

Short Description:

Come work with the hottest brands in the Beverage market alongside the best marketers in the industry! ?Help plan and forecast the most visible national consumer promotions in the Consumer Products category and evaluate the results.

Provide financial leadership to the Marketing function, ensuring that brand strategies and tactics are structured to achieve volume, profit and share targets.

Work collaboratively with Pepsi-Cola's Finance and marketing teams on key initiatives, including volume, share and profit forecasting, promotional strategies, and competitive analysis.

The Financial Analyst position also provides support for the strategic and annual operating plan processes as it relates to the marketing function. Analyst is responsible for partnering with Marketing on business reviews and identifying key business trends and issues.

Position requires cross-functional interaction with all of Finance, Marketing and National Sales Strategy. Role requires development of analysis, insights and recommendations to facilitate executive leadership decision making. Successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to influence senior management.

Bachelor's degree in Finance with a minimum of 3 years experience in strategy, financial analysis and/or business planning. Must have strong Excel/financial modeling and communication skills and drive to succeed in our competitive marketplace.