About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in beverages and convenient foods, with products enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day across over 200 countries and territories. In 2024, PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue, powered by iconic brands like Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. Many of these brands exceed $1 billion in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding this success is PepsiCo’s vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). This strategic transformation places sustainability and human capital at the core, ensuring operations stay within planetary boundaries while driving positive change for people and the planet. Visit www.pepsico.com or follow @PepsiCo on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for more insights.

Role Overview

The Logistics Finance Business Partner role at PepsiCo’s Leicester site is a pivotal position for finance professionals passionate about logistics and operational excellence. You will business partner with the senior leadership team, forging strong relationships across departments to drive financial understanding and impact. Key focus areas include supporting Logistics Finance Managers and site leadership in controlling warehouse and transportation costs through robust performance analysis, financial planning, and forecasting. Prepare insightful reporting and presentations to empower decision-making, and collaborate with the Site Finance Manager (SFM) and senior leaders to shape the agenda for projects and productivity initiatives. This deadline-driven role demands a drive for results, influencing skills, and expertise in logistics finance within the fast-paced food and beverage sector.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Take ownership of period-end financial reporting, presenting results to the central finance team. Handle monthly financial reporting of site performance to the Business Unit (BU), ensuring all systems are accurately updated. Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) build, incorporating inputs from Site Finance Analysts in the Integrated Control Centre (ICC) and reviewing with the SFM before submission.

Business Partnering and Leadership

Build engagement with budget holders, ensuring financial priorities are discussed in the right forums. Actively participate in Operations meetings to align on cost KPIs between operational and finance teams, providing coaching as needed. Serve as the key link between the site finance team and SFM, escalating issues appropriately and deputising in their absence.

Projects, Productivity, and Compliance

Support site Kaizen Leaders and Green Belts with project charters, savings calculations, and tracking productivity in Power Steering. Aid in establishing and embedding financial controls with the Operations and Control team. Ensure compliance with Global Control Standards (GCS) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Work with the SFM on projects, productivity agendas, and other workstreams.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this Logistics Finance Business Partner role at PepsiCo, candidates must be CIMA or ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified) with at least 5 years of finance experience, including logistics accounting. Essential skills include business partnering, development and coaching, experience with Lean or continuous improvement programs, and advanced Excel proficiency. You need a proven drive for results, ability to thrive under pressure in deadline-driven environments, and strong influencing skills to impact action plans and AOP upwards. Logistics-specific knowledge in warehouse and transportation costs is critical for success in this food and beverage logistics finance position.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a comprehensive rewards package for the Logistics Finance Business Partner role, including a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and car allowance. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, critical illness cover, discounted gym memberships, enhanced parental leave, and electric car schemes. These benefits underscore PepsiCo’s commitment to employee wellbeing, contributing to its status as a Top Employer for 14 consecutive years.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, career development is a priority. This role provides opportunities to coach and develop the site finance team, manage day-to-day performance, and prioritise tasks—building leadership capabilities. Exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional partnering, and strategic projects like AOP and Kaizen positions you for advancement in logistics finance and beyond. PepsiCo’s focus on human capital through pep+ ensures robust training, mentorship, and progression paths in a global organisation.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Logistics Finance Business Partner in Leicester means contributing to a world-class company while thriving in an inclusive environment. We celebrate individuality through Employee Resource Groups, embedding inclusion into our culture so everyone feels valued. As an equal opportunity employer aligned with the Equality Act 2010, we welcome diverse backgrounds and provide recruitment adjustments. Experience a ‘Space to Be You’ with wellbeing initiatives, career growth, and the chance to impact global operations in the food and beverage industry.

Role FAQs

What qualifications are required?

CIMA/ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified), 5+ years in finance, logistics accounting experience, and advanced Excel skills.

Is this a full-time role?

Yes, full-time position with flexible working options.

What is the location?

Based in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Does PepsiCo offer benefits?

Yes, including bonus, car allowance, critical illness cover, gym discounts, parental leave, and more.

How does PepsiCo support career growth?

Through coaching, projects, leadership exposure, and pep+ initiatives focused on human capital.