Strategy Business Development Analyst

Job description

Job Description

Auto req ID: 200761BR

Job Description

As part of the Europe Strategy & Business Development team, based in Geneva, you will support critical projects to drive the sector strategy and M&A agendas and facilitate C-suite decision making.

You will:

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Participate in Europe Sector strategy projects

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Partner with Sector, Category, BU and Functional leadership and respective teams to support/drive delivery of PepsiCo Europe Strategic Priorities (e.g., Beverages/Snacks Strategic Framework, Nuts and Seeds Strategy, Bottlers optimization/negotiation, etc.)

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Work with 3 rd party consultants on Strategic projects where appropriate.

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Support delivery of other critical initiatives to drive improved value creation at BU and Sector level; partner with Corporate and Global Category Strategy teams to execute PEP wide Strategic initiatives within the Europe sector context.

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Partner with Corporate Strategy and Global Groups to develop Board materials.

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Monitor and analyse competitor results and performance to support business decision making.

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Participate in Europe Sector M&A agenda

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Support execution of Europe M&A pipeline and prospects defining priorities and roadmap with Europe Sector management.

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Partner with Corporate M&A, Sector leadership, Functions, and 3 rd parties to evaluate and execute acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.

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Identify M&A targets or divestiture candidates. Help building comprehensive business case and rationale in partnership with BUs and Regions.

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Design and build valuation and financial impacts models.

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Support due diligence process across all functions. Present summary results, red flags, opportunities and attendant recommendations.

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Prepare summary presentation materials for Europe Executive Committee, Corporate Capex Committee, PEC, and Board of Directors to drive key M&A decisions.

Qualifications/Requirements

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Experience

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Bachelor degree: Business / Economics / Finance / Engineering preferred

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Prior experience preferred in commercial, finance, strategy, investment banking and/or M&A roles

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P&L / financial analysis experience, understanding of business economics and drivers (e.g. pricing, fixed/variable costs, etc.)

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Solid understanding of PepsiCo Europe business and organization (preferred)

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Competences

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Ability to confront and resolve ambiguity through structured, hypothesis lead problem solving

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Structures work plans effectively and adapts to changing demands

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High level of numerical and analytical skills essential – strong Excel modelling. Goes beyond the obvious to identify analytical insight within data and outline clear implications

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Results oriented individual with clear definition of objectives and a focus on results

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially PowerPoint

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Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (including Eastern Europe)

Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Standard Relocation
Job Type: Regular