Overview Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognized and career growth is supported. To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager. This role will partner with the Commercial team to manage month-end close, forecasting, and reporting, while assessing new business opportunities and overseeing AOP and trade-spend processes. Key responsibilities include improving ROI on trade spend, supporting business development, and providing analytical insights for the NBM in I&W and their team. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Prepare AOP for Independents Gross to Net Sales in alignment with Commercial and Marketing. Manage month-end close, forecasting, and reporting to highlight performance drivers, risks, and opportunities. Lead Trade Spend review for Independents, working with Commercial teams to analyze and report on performance. Develop initiatives to achieve Forecast, AOP, and SBP quarterly targets. Coach Commercial teams to improve financial acumen and participation in key processes. Oversee Order-to-Cash and financial reporting controls, ensuring timely remediation and updates. Support Commercial teams with ad hoc performance analysis using reporting tools. Ensure timely GCS testing compliance. Promote and improve health, safety, and welfare for all employees. Qualifications About you: Tertiary qualified with a professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA). Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills. Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Experience working with all organizational levels, including senior management. Strategic thinker with 4-6 years of FMCG finance experience and people management skills. Proficient in systems, with SAP experience in a manufacturing context. Ability to lead teams and develop high-performing individuals. Strong understanding of ERP systems. For you: We offer a competitive benefits package Access generous leave options (e.g. wellness, birthday, volunteer, purchase additional leave/cash out leave) We understand that bringing the best version of yourself to work means looking after yourself holistically. Our Health & Wellness programs support you with all dimensions of wellness Access learning programs for your professional development, as well as our global offerings and online courses. About us: We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career. Recognised as a Top Employer in both Australia and New Zealand in 2021 and 2022, one of only 16 organizations globally to earn this certification. Recognised as an WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality for the past 12 years and is one of the leading organizations in this space. Gender Tick (NZ) Family Friendly Certification (AU) Proud Partner of Work180! Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our organization – a strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the center of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people. It is our roadmap for becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages and a leading actor in the transformation of the global food system. With a large portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand employs more than 1,600 people across ANZ at Smiths Snack Food Company, Bluebird Foods NZ and PepsiCo Beverages. With global brands like Doritos, Gatorade, and Pepsi Max, we also make some home-grown favourites such as Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, and our Bluebird NZ snack brands. Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo ANZ team. PepsiCo’s hiring process: Submit your application Interview(s) and skills evaluation Online Assessment process Background checks At PepsiCo, we believe what makes you unique, makes us better. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees. We believe that our people are our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, different lenses and different experiences to our workplace. We are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within. We encourage women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. 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