Deputy Manager – Finance

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Finance

Company: PepsiCo India

Location: Oral, West Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan

Work Type: Full-time | On-site | Contract

Job Overview

As Deputy Manager – Finance, you will be part of the Supply Chain Finance – Contract Administration Team, supporting procurement and financial operations across PepsiCo’s manufacturing network. This role is critical in ensuring seamless contract management, vendor setup, cost accuracy, and cross-functional coordination between Global Procurement and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Procurement Support

• Manage contracts for packaging materials and ingredients across multiple business units.
• Set up vendors and process related requests to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations.
• Process and resolve price-blocked invoices related to discrepancies in freight, pricing, or terms.
• Create and maintain financial records including material attributes (standard pricing, freight costs).
• Generate miscellaneous purchase orders for procurement-related expenses (e.g., scrap, plate charges).

Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Supply Chain BU Managers to gather accurate data for material master inputs.
• Communicate pricing changes and contractual updates in a timely manner.
• Support procurement planning to meet launch timelines and budget constraints.
• Maintain compliance with internal procurement protocols.

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver ad hoc reports for global procurement, finance, and senior leadership.
• Assist in data validation and enhancement for planning and decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with:
• Strategic Supply Management
• Category Analysts
• Data Maintenance Teams
• Manufacturing Plants and Distribution Centers
• Payables & Supplier Maintenance (PFFS)
• Cost Accounting Teams
• Global Procurement Buyers

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years in contract management, payables, procurement, or vendor management roles.
• Systems: Proficient in SAP.
• Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.
• Methodical and organized approach to document handling.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving abilities.
• Self-driven and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Curiosity to learn and a commitment to continuous performance improvement.