Cntrl & Rpt Analyst

Overview 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. Responsibilities The Opportunity As a Cntrl & Rpt Analyst supporting the Germany sector at PepsiCo, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity, accuracy, and compliance of our European operations. You will be responsible for executing day-to-day general accounting processes, performing robust balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring precision in month-end closing activities. Operating in an international environment, you will collaborate closely with cross-border stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and support high-level management presentations. Your Impact Financial Accounting & Closings: Record and post manual journal entries (debits/credits) with accuracy, managing accruals and regular accounting adjustments during month-end and year-end closes. Balance Sheet Governance: Perform comprehensive account reconciliations (BSR) to ensure all balances are fully supported, accurate, and compliant with corporate policies. Management Reporting: Assist in the consolidation of financial data and support the presentation of Balance Sheet Review (BSR) results to senior management and directors. Audit & Compliance Support: Provide essential support in preparation for internal/external audits and assist in compiling annual financial schedules and related statutory documentation. Process Improvement: Collaborate on internal control related activities, ensuring adherence to financial standards while identifying opportunities to optimize reporting workflows. Qualifications Who Are We Looking For? Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with solid fundamental knowledge of accounting principles (journal entries, debits, credits, and financial statements). Technical Skills: Strong experience handling accruals, manual journal entries, and account reconciliations. Familiarity with ERP systems (like SAP) and advanced Excel proficiency is highly preferred. Language Skills: Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (both written and spoken) with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders from diverse international backgrounds. Soft Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the organizational skills needed to manage tight month-end deadlines. Availability: Full availability to work a regular shift aligned with European working hours (Central European Time / CET). If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to Leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.