2027 Summer Intern: Strategic Finance- MBA

Overview

Please upload a cover letter and resume as one document via the Resume Upload section of the application. At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 brands including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker, our work touches millions daily. We are 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. Regardless of role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact in your career and the world around you.

Responsibilities

PepsiCo Finance team members are key decision-makers influencing the company’s direction. Finance associates contribute to the following four roles to achieve our Winning with PepsiCo Positive vision:

• Enhance enterprise value as a “Trustee”
• Deliver sustainable performance as an “Integrator”
• Reshape the business as a “Catalyst” of change
• Set long-term strategy and target agenda as a “Navigator”

Strategic Finance interns gain foundational functional and organizational skills by rotating through different teams during their career. The internship is a critical feeder for future Finance leadership, encouraging risk-taking and inquiry. PepsiCo Finance comprises the following functional areas:

• Brand and Marketing Finance: develop annual and long-term brand plans, build business cases for new innovation, manage marketing budgets, partner with Marketing and cross-functional teams to allocate resources and track KPIs.
• Financial Planning (FP&&A): develop monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and three-year strategic plans; prepare presentations for the Executive Committee and Wall Street.
• Sales / Commercial Finance: build revenue plans with Customer Teams, optimize promotional spending and trade spend liabilities, manage portfolio mix to improve margins.
• Revenue Management: set retail pricing and package architecture, advise on customer portfolio strategy, and optimize trade spend; assess trends and competitive environment.
• Supply Chain Finance: analyze costs across production, labor, transportation, and selling; evaluate productivity initiatives and perform capacity analyses for capital decisions and production planning.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): execute transactions, lead due diligence, develop financial models, assist with business cases, and manage internal approvals.
• Treasury: manage liquidity, FX and commodity exposure; develop cash flow forecasts, invest cash, evaluate financing proposals, hedge strategies, and review insurance terms.
• Global Procurement FP&A: forecast and plan for direct and indirect materials; analyze commodity trends, productivity initiatives, and support hedging and contract management.
• Strategy and Transformation: develop long-term strategy, support M&A and partnerships, deploy initiatives to future-proof the business, and coordinate sales technology and processes.

What you can expect:

• A summer internship in Finance at PepsiCo involves independently solving critical business problems with a team-focused, project-based approach.
• Interns present timely, strategic recommendations after cross-functional collaboration, mirroring full-time work processes.
• Mentorship and support from managers and the broader Finance organization accompany autonomous work.
• Exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to connect with fellow interns across functions and locations.

What we value

All finance roles emphasize:

• Data-anchored problem solving — using data and structured analysis to inform decisions
• Finance culture & capability building — continuous learning and effective collaboration
• Finance through digitalization — leveraging technology and process improvements
• Strategic business partnering — understanding business priorities and delivering value-driving insights

Locations

Roles are available in:

• Chicago, IL
• Plano, TX
• Purchase, NY

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Currently pursuing a finance-related degree; other related concentrations may be considered
• 3+ years of work experience
• Bright, self-starting, innovative thinkers passionate about consumer products with an interest in Corporate Finance
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with a growth mindset
• Ability to partner with cross-functional leaders to craft short- and long-term strategy
• Awareness of digital trends and curiosity to learn new tools/technology; experience with digitization is a plus
• Ability to manage and analyze large, disparate data sources and drive action
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate with MBA within one year of internship completion
• Ability to be located in Chicago, IL; Plano, TX; or Purchase, NY
• U.S. right to work status (no visa sponsorship expected for the internship)

Compensation & Benefits

The expected hourly pay ranges for 2027 campus interns are $55.50–$56.00. Role, degree, discipline, and location are considered when determining starting salary. Hourly pay for campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable. PepsiCo also offers opportunities to convert interns to full-time roles with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Disability and Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We comply with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For more information about EEO rights, view the EEO policy and related documents.