Finance Analyst – Cost & Forecasting

About the role

PepsiCo Mexico Foods is looking for a Finance Analyst to support the FP&A Cost control function. You will be responsible for maintaining and analysing cost models, forecasting monthly and annual spend, and providing insight to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and analyse the cost model for PMF, including actuals and forecasts.
• Build detailed cost forecasts by account, month and cost centre, ensuring alignment with the Annual Operating Plan.
• Review cost actuals during pre‑close/close, deliver variance reports and highlight risks & opportunities.
• Support the PMF budget build‑up and update P&L, forecast and AOP models.
• Generate monthly cost deliverables, depreciation files and KPI tracking (forecast accuracy, on‑time delivery).
• Coordinate standardisation and continuous improvement of processes across the region.
• Maintain relationships with internal clients (BIS, Productivity, Investment, C&B) to ensure correct expense classification.

Required profile

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or Administration.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Strong understanding of P&L statements and their drivers.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• PowerPoint