Operational Cost Accounting Analyst

PepsiCo•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. In this role, you will be responsible for providing central oversight of the Quaker, Gatorade, PCNA, Joint Venture, and Frito Lay Warehouse product costing function. You will create and maintain PMD (Production Master Data) and standard costing as well as work closely with various cross-functional teams (including Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing, Data Management Organization, etc.) This is a hybrid role that can be based in our Purchase, NY, Plano, TX or Chicago, IL office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
CPA required
2+ years of experience
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience with Big 4 firm strongly preferred
Experience with SAP Product Costing preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables, etc.)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
A proven ability to work well in a team environment across functions; interact effectively with all levels of personnel
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Responsibilities

Perform standard costing functions, including costing runs for field locations as well as national average costing.
Create and maintain complex Bill of Materials (BOM) and other PMD for new copack innovations requiring in depth knowledge of technical requirements.
Review cost estimates created by junior team members to check for accuracy and provide approval prior to finalization.
Assist and provide direction to Operations on issues relating to bill of materials and costing.
Lead set-up of new copackers in collaboration with Operations.
Lead team through development of Annual Operating Plan by partnering with Operations, Supply Chain Finance, and Contract Manufacturing Managers.
Support any initiatives to improve accuracy of standard costs, identify root cause of recurring costing errors, and resolve system-related issue impacting internal control.
Collaborate with counterparts in Manufacturing, Planning, and Global Procurement to support cross-functional process improvements.