Financial Controller

Overview This Position will act as the Italy Controller. The controlling position in Italy is essential to effectively support and oversee controlling activities by ensuring strong policy adherence, governance and compliance at the local level. The Italy Controller will provide on-the-ground expertise to manage Financial reporting, and ensure alignment with both Italian accounting standards, US-GAAP and PepsiCo frameworks. This role strengthens internal controls, and enables timely, accurate financial reporting to headquarters. The position holder will manage monthly financial reporting, including BS, P&L, and group reporting packages in compliance with US GAAP and PepsiCo standards, ensure all processes comply with PepsiCo's Global Control Standards and policies, focusing on Financial Reporting, inventory controls, cylinder management, and AR monitoring. In addition, will lead projects related to accounting and financial reporting while ensuring alignment with business initiatives. Additionally, will lead corporate and statutory audits, collaborate on tax audits, and maintain systems that ensure accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities Monthly reporting (BS, P&L, Group reporting package etc.) according to US GAAP and PepsiCo Accounting/Reporting standards (accurately, completely, timely) Ensure compliance of all functions and processes with PepsiCo Global Control Standards, PepsiCo policies & procedures Ensure that all inventory controls and processes are effective and in accordance with group policies, best practices and local regulations Central contact person for sales and accounts receivable Lead projects related to Accounting and partner with the business to assess implications on processes and systems triggered by business initiatives Ensure that the Organization understands the needs & requirements of GCS Lead the German/Austrian business through Corporate Audits Lead and collaborate external Statutory audits, and risk management to oversee GAAP reviews Collaborate with the local accounting team on Tax audit related matters Work closely with the different PepsiCo financial functions (Control, Tax, Treasury) Be a hands-on leader who is a functional expert in accounting and financial reporting related matters who will provide the guidance for the market’s various departments and ensure execution in excellence of the policies Compile, analyze and monitor the activities and results of the company Maintain accounting procedures and systems necessary to ensure that: (i) accounting transactions are recorded in compliance with USGAAP and the Company’s accounting policies. (ii) reporting of financial performance is accurate and completed timely. Proactively monitor, interpret and disseminate, as required, all relevant and appropriate accounting issues. Ensure controls over financial reporting processes are in place and are executed in excellence Lead projects related to accounting and financial reporting and partner with the business to assess implications on processes and systems triggered by business initiatives Qualifications Strong communication skills and ability to interact with Process stakeholders with different levels Strong teamwork skills - essential to work effectively with other team members and HQ Strong problem solving, analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives; focus on details, structured 7 years Finance experience Knowledge and ability to analyze financial statements and business understanding Expertise in managing corporate and statutory audits Compensation and Benefits: • The expected starting compensation range for this position is 54,500 EUR annually (gross). • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. • This role is eligible for an annual bonus of 10% of annual salary, based on performance and eligibility. • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility.