Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Information at a Glance
Job Title:  CBS Senior Payments Analyst (Temporary)
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  22/07/2026
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175116 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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, making us a household name!

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. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.


CBS Senior Payments Analyst 

Location: Mexico City

 

 

Role Summary

 

As a CBS Senior Payments Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving financial efficiency, operational accuracy, and compliance across our regional Accounts Payable and Treasury workflows. Based in our Mexico Finance Center within a hybrid work model, you will lead high-impact payment execution, monitor cash restriction metrics, and serve as a key point of contact for internal, corporate, and SOX audit processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to optimize end-to-end payment workflows, collaborate with regional business leaders and external banking partners, and contribute to continuous improvement and digital automation projects in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Execute Core Payment Operations: Oversee and execute complex executive payment runs, ensuring total accuracy, timeliness, and strict adherence to organizational schedules.

  • Manage Cash & Risk Metrics: Quantify daily cash restrictions, proactively identify and investigate rejected payments, and establish robust control processes to mitigate operational risks.

  • Oversee Reconciliation & Audit Compliance: Actively track and resolve open bank reconciliation items while managing compliance deliverables for corporate and SOX audits.

  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Participate in the testing and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives designed to streamline Accounts Payable workflows and electronic banking processes.

  • Engage Key Stakeholders: Partner cross-functionally with Senior Finance Leadership, regional business partners, external banking institutions, and vendors to ensure seamless delivery aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

 

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Treasury, or Corporate Finance.

  • Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal).

  • Hands-on experience working with SAP financial systems and advanced Microsoft Office applications.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Experience with electronic banking management systems and bank reconciliation processes.

  • Strong end-to-end process analysis skills with a focus on workflow efficiency and problem-solving.

  • Working knowledge of SOX compliance, internal financial controls, and audit readiness.

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional, multi-regional virtual teams.


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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