Marco Rivera
McKinney,United States
Summary
Results-driven Senior Finance Manager known for productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in financial analysis, budget management, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth financial operations. Excel at leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning, utilizing these soft skills to navigate complex financial landscapes and foster team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Finance Manager - FP&A
PepsiCo
Plano, United States
02.2025 - Current
- Led monthly forecasting and reporting for $600M operating expense portfolio, ensuring accurate P&L reporting and timely financial closes.
- Partnered with senior leaders in Tech Strategy and Enterprise Solutions to deliver insights for financial performance and investment decisions.
- Supported full capital planning lifecycle, including business case analysis and tracking project spending to align with strategic goals.
- Analyzed performance trends and cost drivers, generating actionable variance analysis with recommendations for resource optimization.
- Supervised and mentored three Finance Managers, fostering professional growth while upholding high standards in analytics and reporting.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with FP&A and operational stakeholders to refine planning processes and drive financial accountability.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives in financial systems, contributing to scalable reporting frameworks and tools.
Sr. Finance Manager, Commercial Finance [Walmart]
PepsiCo
Plano, United States
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided financial insights for $400M+ portfolio to achieve cost efficiency and operational goals.
- Assisted in contract negotiations by evaluating financial implications of sales deals.
- Maintained period close financial records per US GAAP, ensuring timely revenue and expense reporting.
- Managed receivables and payables to optimize cash flow and support operational initiatives.
- Evaluated trade promotions and pricing strategies to maximize revenue impact.
- Played a key role in enhancing liquidity while focusing on consumer value.
- Ensured financial flexibility by freeing up working capital.
Finance Manager - Revenue Management / Pricing (Multiple Roles)
PepsiCo
Plano, United States
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Partnered with senior leadership to manage trade investments and execute pricing strategies for national customers exceeding $4.8B in sales.
- Conducted market trend analyses to assess competitive landscape and price sensitivities for Innovation products valued over $200M.
- Analyzed consumer behavior to refine pricing strategies and maximize revenue KPIs.
- Collaborated on strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing profitability for major accounts.
Production Supervisor, Process Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer
General Electric
Vega Alta, United States
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Partnered with Operations to drive operating performance and yield improvement through capital projects that resulted in labor cost reduction, 15% increase in Machine Availability and on-time delivery of 95%+ warehouse orders, ultimately optimizing the Balance Sheet
Education
MBA - Masters in Business Administration
Cornell University - SC Johnson College of Business
Ithaca, New York05.2020
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico06.2014
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- P&L management
- Capital planning
- Variance analysis
- Strategic financial insights
- Financial reporting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Finance Manager - FP&A
PepsiCo
02.2025 - Current
Sr. Finance Manager, Commercial Finance [Walmart]
PepsiCo
09.2024 - 02.2025
Finance Manager - Revenue Management / Pricing (Multiple Roles)
PepsiCo
06.2020 - 09.2024
Production Supervisor, Process Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer
General Electric
06.2014 - 06.2018
MBA - Masters in Business Administration
Cornell University - SC Johnson College of Business
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus