OpEx Benelux Lead
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Job Description
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.
The Benelux OpEx lead role will be responsible for end-to-end management of the Benelux OpEx and SG&A agenda, including planning, forecasting, performance tracking, productivity delivery, zero-based budgeting initiatives, cost optimization and business partnering with budget owners. Owns local OpEx governance and ensures accurate reporting, variance analysis and delivery of cost commitments across Belgium and the Netherlands while partnering with ICC/GCC teams for reporting and analytics.
Responsibilities
- Own Benelux OpEx governance, performance and cost control across markets
- Lead OpEx planning, forecasting and outlook submissions for Benelux
- Drive productivity, savings and cost transformation initiatives to target.
- Challenge spending decisions and investment proposals with business stakeholders.
- Deliver OpEx reviews, variance analyses and corrective action recommendations.
- Lead zero-based budgeting initiatives and improve spending transparency
- Provide strategic cost insights, benchmarking and long-term roadmap analyses
- Balances long-term cost transformation ambitions with delivery of short-term financial commitments
- Matrix management of ICC analyst
Qualifications
- Desirable: Bachelor/Master degree in Finance or Economics
- Minimum 5-7 yrs of experience in Finance
- Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
- Strong business partnering skills with senior stakeholders across multiple functions
- Demonstrated ability to drive productivity, savings and cost transformation initiatives
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical skills, thinking structured and solution focused
- Outstanding knowledge on Excel, Good knowledge of SAP and TM1 is preferable
- High level of ownership, accountability and focus on delivering measurable results
- Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French considered an advantage
At PepsiCo, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. To help us provide any necessary accommodations during the recruitment process and beyond, we invite you to voluntarily share whether you have a disability or health condition that may require support. This information is confidential and will only be used to ensure we can support you appropriately. You are not required to disclose anything you are not comfortable sharing.
Core Responsibilities
The OpEx Benelux Lead is responsible for the end-to-end management of the Benelux OpEx and SG&A agenda, including planning, forecasting, and performance tracking. They will drive productivity and cost transformation initiatives while providing strategic financial insights and business partnering to stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Finance or Economics with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial software like SAP and Excel is required, along with excellent communication skills.
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.