Overview:
Pepsi Co Australia and New Zealand is home to some of the New Zealand’s favourite and most trusted brands such as Bluebird Ready Salted Potato Chips, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties and Burger Rings! We are a progressive and people-focused business, and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career.


We have an exciting opportunity for NZ Commercial Controller to join to join our Finance team. Your positive and “can do” attitude along with excellent work ethic will be recognised and rewarded and, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a strong and supportive team. At Bluebird we offer a safety first, health and wellbeing focused work environment and we are committed to recruiting, training, developing and retaining high quality people.


Through the support of the ANZ Commercial Controller, you will be responsible to lead efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy and customer satisfaction by identifying opportunities for simplification, automation and standardization across all stages of the process. Manage the AR processes focusing on the provision of accurate and timely reporting (including Pepsi Co, NZCO etc) through establishing / maintaining accounting policies and practices to deliver accurate and reliable information for business operations / decision and control optimization.


Driving best practice across the AR, teams will include process improvement and re-designing, challenging the status quo and building a close working relationship with the key leaders in the business and the SSC BPO.
Responsibilities: As a NZ Commercial Controller, you will be responsible for:
Reporting & Governance:

• Ensure financial data integrity processed by Financial Shared Service as well as local control team through review of key reports and metrices.
• Sustain strong internal controls (Global Controls Standard framework) across AR functional process with support from Business Controls Team:
  • Assist in designing and improving existing controls.
  • Facilitate and/or monitors progress of key AR policies and GCS trainings.
• Ownership of the necessary internal and external reporting requirements for AR, including:
  • Month end balance sheet support
  • Balance sheet reviews
  • Monthly cashflow / working capital (AOP, YAGO to actual analysis, etc)
  • Internal audit information
  • External audit information required for statutory accounts.
• Lead customer master data governance by performing customer contracts review, pricing & rebates set-up in SAP, active customers review/cleansing, etc.
• Prepare annual/quarterly Cash Flow forecasts and identify initiatives to improve DSO.

Collection and Credit Management:

• Manage credit policy for NZ Foods and annual credit limit reviews for all customers. Manage ad-hoc and permanent credit limit requests from business in accordance with established guidelines.
• Manage effectiveness of OTC activities outsourced to Shared Service team through review of SLAs, key reports and metrics, escalating any recurring issues to ANZ Commercial Controller.
• Ensure timely collection from customers in collaboration with IBM Shared Services Team. Periodically review reconciliation for key customers, analyse exceptions and work with stakeholders to clear aged items.
• Monitor and track KPIs including monthly/quarterly review with Leadership Teams.

• Leading efficiency & streamlining of processes integrated with Accounts Receivable and Credit Management as well as Internal Control and governance.
• Support execution of Business projects for Accounts Receivable & Commercial Sales (where controls related)
• Ensure all SOP’s are up to date at all times.
• Support Master Data team & Commercial team in business improvement projects & ongoing maintenance.
• Support the business/management in monitoring key risks associated with the OTC cycle and providing practical solutions to mitigate them.
• Identify opportunities for improved controls/processes and work with key stakeholders across business to develop and implement system enhancements/process automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize High Radius utilization and monitoring KPIs to reduce complexity, minimize errors and expedite claims processing.
• Design, develop, and deliver training programs that equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to new processes post High Radius implementation.

Relationship Management:

• Lead, motivate and develop a team to building capability whilst ensuring activities are completed accurately and on time. Most importantly, promote the culture of being proactive than being reactive.
• Demonstrate and exercise a commitment to promote, develop and improve the health, safety and welfare of our people.
• Lead relationship management between IBM SSC, HCC Hyderabad, customers and business; follow up & resolve escalated issues within agreed timelines. Manage the effectiveness of work performed by IBM SSC & HCC Hyderabad through review of key reports and metrics, sharing insights with Key Stakeholders
• Manage ongoing relationship with external service providers (E.g. High Radius, Equifax, IBM, Commercial Credit, etc)

Qualifications:

• Degree & CA/CPA qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts receivables and credit management roles.
• An ability to think laterally, challenge the accepted norms and to continually look at driving positive change and improvements.
• Process evaluation/internal control understanding (SOX preferred).
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, monitoring, co-ordination and budget ownership.
• Collaborative, outcome focused and positive approach to change/ issue management.
• Demonstrated planning, organization; analytical skills; deadline focused; attention to detail; and prioritization.
• Excellent communication (written & oral) skills and a successful track record in liaising with all key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated people management skill.
• ERP systems experience/knowledge (SAP); EDI knowledge will be added advantage.

What we can offer you:

• An opportunity to join a Global FMCG Company
• Attractive Remuneration and Benefits Package on offer
• Excellent Health & Wellness Programs
• We offer an Agile & Flexible Working Environment
• Personal and Professional growth opportunities
• Be part of an organisation committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Check out our Benefits, Policies and the impressive work we’re doing with WORK180 Pepsi Co ANZ | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

Only people with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.


Working at Pepsi Co:


You will be a key part of a dynamic team and a valuable contributor to a global company that is one of the FMCG market leaders. At Pepsi Co, we recognise our people as a key part of our business and career progression within the business is encouraged and supported. We are committed to recruiting, training and retaining high quality people.


Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the Pepsi Co ANZ team.


Pepsi Co’s job application process:

• Submit your application
• Interview(s)
• Medical and skills Assessment process

At Pepsi Co, we believe what makes you unique, makes us better. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees. We believe that our people are our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, different lenses and different experiences to our workplace. We are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.