Sr. Finance Analyst

About the Role

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. The Senior Financial Analyst GSC provides comprehensive support to the E2E team by overseeing the company’s product cost process in close collaboration with the CBS team. This role is responsible for compiling latest estimates (LEs) and the annual Budget, preparing variance analysis against these targets, and providing key support by preparing month-end analytics, including Inventory reports, KPIs, and ad-hoc analysis as required. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Cost Management & Analysis: Oversee end-to-end product costing for domestic manufacturing, including the maintenance of annual cost models and the preparation of ad-hoc estimates for new product launches.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Drive the E2E planning process by creating projection templates, providing financial support to budget owners, and delivering accurate Budget and Latest Estimate (LE) projections.
• Manufacturing Performance Oversight: Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances (formulation, volume/mix, and standards differential) while tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all domestic facilities.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Execute month-end closing processes, perform SIGMA Inventory reconciliations, prepare Corporate exhibits, and ensure compliance with Global SCF reporting and SOX governance requirements.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as the primary financial liaison between Corporate Finance and E2E teams, fostering collaboration with Plant Controllers and global stakeholders to align financial objectives. Travel to manufacturing sites as required.
• Executive Support & Special Projects: Develop high-level financial presentations for senior leadership reviews and provide analytical support for strategic projects and system implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance (Plant Finance experience preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CPA or Finance degree.
• Extensive experience with SAP and Finance systems development/maintenance.
• Advanced PC skills using Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides) and MS Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Pay

Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $137,000.00 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, and basic life insurance.
• Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on hire date).
• Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.