Financial Analyst, Credit & Collections

No relocation assistance offered.

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world. Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals.

About the role

As the Financial Analyst, Credit & Collections, you will serve as the strategic subject matter expert for Hill’s Credit-to-Cash (C2C) operations. In this role, you will bridge local financial management with our Colgate Business Services (CBS) shared services team—driving Accounts Receivable performance, deduction analytics, compliance, and digital payment transformations across the organization. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary C2C subject matter expert, collaborating with shared services (CBS) and local finance to resolve collection delays, validate deductions, and manage high-level customer escalations.
• Analyze Accounts Receivable data to deliver actionable insights on customer payment behaviors, deduction trends, and process bottlenecks to streamline regional credit operations.
• Direct credit-related approval workflows, manage secure document processing, and serve as the main operational liaison for credit correspondence across all levels of management.
• Partner on key financial modernization initiatives, including the rollout of digital payment portals, customer statement automation, and continuous workflow enhancements.
• Lead internal SOX compliance oversight, execute routine SAP user access reviews, and maintain rigid operational controls across financial systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a finance environment
• Ability to use common business software (i.e., Google Office Suite and SAP)

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel with strong analytical capabilities to interpret data and evaluate financial performance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of simplifying complex financial concepts, driving cross-functional alignment, and building strong team partnerships.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while guiding and directing tasks for cross-functional partners, virtual teams, and external resources.

Pay

Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, and disability coverage.
• Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.