Job Title:  Financial Executive

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 159480 - Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

About the Role:

Financial Executive Sr. is responsible for supporting Supply Chain and Logistics team to decision making for Plant and Product Supply Operations management, leads initiatives to ensure Plant’s KPI’s and other goals are achieved.

What you will do:

• Coordinate Supply Chain Finance month end close, perform reporting & analysis on monthly margin performance;
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting controls, financial policies and operational procedures;
• Provide visibility to Management of the cost trend that impact the business profitability;
• Control of variable and fixed expenses for manufacturing and logistics;
• New products, new formulas and sourcing evaluation support;
• Identify opportunities to reduce production costs and provide clarity in the execution of manufacturing operational efficiencies;
• Promote standardization of operational processes, equipment, and activities for faster gains in efficiency, quality, and cost savings;
• Lead annual budgeting & planning cycles, monthly revised P&L forecasts, variance analysis and strategic planning for the plant;
• Lead initiatives to drive efficiencies which reduce manufacturing variances vs. standard costs (scrap, yield) and variable spend variances;

What do you need for the position:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields 
• Minimum of 3+ years of Finance, Cost Accounting experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Advanced English
• Strong systems technology skills required (e.g., Excel, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Strong preference for candidates with SAP experience

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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