Responsibilities Main Purpose Responsible for development, alignment, submission and tracking of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecast. Analysis and reporting of actual results tracking against AOP and forecast during monthly POR, timely identifying any potential risks/opportunities along with course corrective initiatives to ensure results delivery on AOP. Financial stewardship for business development opportunities, including innovations, new brands, packs and products, GTM/distribution, export/import, business expansion, reformulation, tax mitigation, revenue management or any other form of operational, tactical or strategic changes in the business. Assessing return on investment, feasibility and tracking of in-market spends either through COOP or unilateral. Furthermore, ensuring necessary governance process around spend approvals Ensure GCS requirements, governance and compliance as per the EBA (exclusive bottling agreement), BDA (business development agreement) and CSA (concentrate supply agreement) Automating, optimizing and simplifying planning/operational processes to ensure agility and speed to market Business partnership with key commercial/operations stakeholders to ensure business objectives are met with efficient and effective means Accountabilities Financial Management, Strategic and Tactical Planning: Performance management to deliver financial results, including POR, AOP, Forecasts, risk mitigation, trade-offs and opportunities, 5-10 year long term financial projections, strategic H2/H3 investments Drive efficiency in planning processes through new WoW with GBS and AI tools Provide comprehensive financial analytics, including bottler shadow P&Ls, system value chain and JV financials Review and provide finance insights on revenue management and NRR to optimize financial returns. (Lead by NRM team and supported by Finance BP) Conduct competitor analysis and engage in wargaming and scenario planning to prepare for shifts in the competitive landscape Manage JV/PEP capex per PEP policy Drive efficiency and governance over OPEX and marketing spends Commercial & Category Partnership: Build and maintain strong relationships with bottlers to ensure alignment with financial and strategic goals Participate in business engagement activities, such as JBP, bottler reviews and joint strategic discussions Financial inputs for Stagegate and Innovation processes Financial scenarios for Sustainability projects through PEP+ initiatives. Financial analytics and advice to franchise, GM, and other cross-functional teams for various business scenarios Provide finance advice on marketing spend, consumer insights, investment prioritization Brand/Channel/Pack/Geography/Key account financials and analysis Business Development Support new business development opportunities including white spaces, new market geographies and/or channels, products/brand growth, new business models Supply Chain Operations: Finance oversight on S&OP process and concentrate management, including bottler and PEP concentrate DIIs, Build/Draw analysis Support productivity and sustainability initiatives for supply chain operations including PEP and bottler People Management: Lead coaching, development, training, bench planning, OHS initiatives and other people management processes to drive engagement and build a strong and capable team. (incl GBS organization) Governance and Stewardship: Support the franchise and legal teams in preparing business arrangements, including BDA, EBA, CMA and COOP Qualifications Influence & Negotiation: Strong ability to influence and negotiate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Excellent communication skills to navigate complex discussions and ensure alignment across teams. Agility & Adaptability: Ability to navigate through ambiguous and ad hoc situations with agility, making informed decisions in dynamic environments. Proven capability in adapting to changing business needs and embracing change. Business Acumen & Strategic Insight: Strong understanding of commercial, financial, and operational drivers in the business. Ability to translate financial data into strategic actions that drive business growth. Demonstrated expertise in setting business agendas and ensuring delivery on strategic initiatives. Leadership & Coaching: Ability to coach and mentor teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development. Experience in people planning, bench management, and organizational health, ensuring business continuity. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and identifying opportunities. Ability to set agendas and ensure focus on business-critical areas. Drive for Results: Passionate about driving business performance and delivering results. Commitment to meeting and exceeding business targets through financial excellence and strategic thinking.