Finance Asst. Analyst - Credit Risk

Overview
The Credit Risk Team is part of the Finance Global Business Service Control Team, a dynamic Center of Excellence that provides a broad range of financial services to all PepsiCo businesses within North America and thought leadership for financial processes globally.
General Summary:
The Finance Assistant Analyst is a key asset to the Credit Risk Center of Excellence, heavily involved in the day-to-day management of risk mitigation strategies with an emphasis on new and existing customer credit reviews, financial analysis, reporting, and maintenance of customer data. The volume, complexity, and divergent sources of information to review in this position requires an understanding of accounting and finance. This position will get exposure across the organization by working cross-functionally across several business lines. We are looking for a self-driven individual willing to go above and beyond to drive results.
Responsibilities
Credit Risk Management: 60%

• Review new customer credit applications, analyze customer credit worthiness, document and defend your position
• Assist with defining and implementing risk mitigation strategies for high risk and post-petition (bankrupt) accounts
• Evaluate, prioritize, and monitor existing customer accounts to ascertain Credit Risk
• Review and analyze various trade and financial publications to determine and identify potential negative customer trends
• Act as single point of contact for field partner and / or customer escalations
• Partner with the broader Credit Risk group on ad hoc quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Network with Sales and Credit professionals to assess market and channel risk

Special Projects / Analytics: 25%

• Lead ad hoc projects designed to optimize the Credit Risk mitigation platform
• Stay up to date with current industry technologies, best practices, and trends to proactively influence processes
• Analytically mine the portfolio to proactively minimize losses
• Creatively challenges norms

Personal Development: 15%

• Seek out ways for continuous improvement, both personally and professionally
• Participate in trainings and coachings to develop relevant skillset

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience
• Bachelor's Degree required (business related field preferred)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving, numbers aptitude and analytical skills
• Negotiation and influence skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize workload, with a demonstrated results orientation
• Strong technical skills including demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Detail oriented, organized, and focused on deadline requirements
• Must be flexible and a team player
• Aptitude to work with minimal supervision - must be a self-starter
• High level understanding of commercial contracts and / or bankruptcy preferred
• SAP experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $48,500- $72,700 based on a full-time schedule
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter.
>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement