First Gen: FP&A Intern

Winter term: January/February to July 2027

Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos — hungry for more than just great flavors?

Experience what it’s like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.

Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience. It’s not just on-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally.

As an FP&A Intern at PepsiCo, you will be part of the Finance team and support the planning, forecasting and performance management of the business. You will work closely with Finance and cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience in how financial insights support business decisions. You will contribute to key FP&A processes such as monthly forecasting, performance reporting and financial analysis. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support monthly forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Analyze actual performance versus forecast, plan and prior year, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare clear P&L analysis, management reports and presentations.
• Support Finance Business Partners with ad-hoc financial analysis and business cases.
• Work with large datasets to turn financial information into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Help improve and simplify FP&A reporting, processes and tools, including opportunities for automation.
• Own a defined internship project or business challenge and present recommendations to the Finance team at the end of the internship, consistent with PepsiCo’s project-based internship approach.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development 
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more
• Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement 
• Work-from-home toolkit 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Management or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in understanding the drivers behind business performance.
• Comfortable working with numbers and large datasets; strong Excel skills are important.
• Interest in FP&A, corporate finance and the FMCG / consumer goods industry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Proactive, curious and comfortable taking ownership and asking questions.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with Finance and cross-functional teams.
• Interest in digital tools, automation and new technologies is a plus. 

YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY

• Phone screening with one of our recruiters
• Interview at our office/online 
• Offer: You’re hired!
• Welcome to PepsiCo 

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Want more info? Check out www.pepsico.com!