Vijay Shankar Sharma

About Vijay Shankar Sharma

A results-driven finance professional with ~14 years of robust experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A), Business Partnering, Strategic Planning, and Performance Management across global organizations like PepsiCo, Philips, and Genpact. My journey has spanned diverse sectors from FMCG and medical devices to renewable energy and industrial manufacturing, allowing me to develop a broad enterprise mindset and an adaptable leadership style.I thrive at the intersection of data, strategy, and collaboration. Whether leading end-to-end AOP/forecast cycles, optimizing trade channel efficiencies, or implementing global reporting frameworks via tools like Hyperion, TM1, Tableau, or SAP, I consistently enable business transformation and decision-making through actionable insights and financial acumen. My roles have been global in scope, managing multi-market portfolios (Europe, APAC, AMESA, LATAM) and high-performing teams. I take pride in my ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, lead change management initiatives, and coach teams toward excellence. Key Highlights:* Leading FP & A for Beverages business across International markets at PepsiCo with a focus on digitization and process enhancement* Delivered strategic planning and Led FP & A for €300M Emergency Care business at Philips* Orchestrated process transitions and IBP harmonization at Genpact, saving 700+ man-hours annually* Recognized with global leadership awards and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for driving efficiency and standardization* Entrepreneurial experience in renewable energy, spearheading rooftop solar EPC initiatives **Core Competencies**: Strategic FP & A | Business Partnering | Forecasting & Budgeting | Finance Transformation | Team Leadership | Change Management | Process Optimization | Advanced Analytics (Hyperion, Tableau, PowerBI, SAP)I’m passionate about driving meaningful financial impact and ready to embrace new opportunities and deliver sustainable value.

Experience

1. Deputy Director - Supply Chain Finance

   PepsiCo

   Mar 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• S. A Jaipuria College

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance

  2005 — 2008

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services

  2009 — 2011

• IIM Ranchi

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics & Intelligence

  2013 — 2013

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant (Inter)

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Sop Development
• Team Management
• Forecasting
• Ifrs
• Target Costing
• Financial Analysis
• Finance
• Auditing
• Business Strategy
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Reporting
• Project Planning
• Analysis
• Management Accounting
• Mis
• Operations Coordination
• Internal Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Business Planning
• Cost Variance Analysis
• Cost Model Development
• Business Analysis
• Business Development
• Microsoft Office
• Accounts Finalization
• Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
• Management
• Taxations
• Account Reconciliation