First Gen: FP&A Intern
€550 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
Winter term: January/February to July 2027
Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos — hungry for more than just great flavors?
Experience what it’s like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.
Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience. It’s not just on-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally.
As an FP&A Intern at PepsiCo, you will be part of the Finance team and support the planning, forecasting and performance management of the business. You will work closely with Finance and cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience in how financial insights support business decisions. You will contribute to key FP&A processes such as monthly forecasting, performance reporting and financial analysis.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support monthly forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Analyze actual performance versus forecast, plan and prior year, identifying key drivers and variances.
- Prepare clear P&L analysis, management reports and presentations.
- Support Finance Business Partners with ad-hoc financial analysis and business cases.
- Work with large datasets to turn financial information into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Help improve and simplify FP&A reporting, processes and tools, including opportunities for automation.
- Own a defined internship project or business challenge and present recommendations to the Finance team at the end of the internship, consistent with PepsiCo’s project-based internship approach.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
- An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
- A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more
- Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement
- Work-from-home toolkit
Qualifications
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Management or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in understanding the drivers behind business performance.
- Comfortable working with numbers and large datasets; strong Excel skills are important.
- Interest in FP&A, corporate finance and the FMCG / consumer goods industry.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
- Proactive, curious and comfortable taking ownership and asking questions.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with Finance and cross-functional teams.
- Interest in digital tools, automation and new technologies is a plus.
YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY
- Phone screening with one of our recruiters
- Interview at our office/online
- Offer: You’re hired!
- Welcome to PepsiCo
CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT
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.
Want more info? Check out www.pepsico.com!
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support monthly forecasting, financial planning, and performance reporting processes. They will also analyze financial data to provide actionable insights and assist with ad-hoc business cases.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for this role.
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Internship community
- Workshops
- Travel reimbursement
- Work-from-home toolkit
About PepsiCo
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.