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 recognized 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 programs 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:  CDT Finance Manager, Saudi
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  5/22/26
Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Globally
Job Number #173599 - Jeddah, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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, 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.

 

Job Responsibiities:

 

Plan to Act (Budget / LE)

 

  • Maintenance of Customer Terms & conditions records - By RE / By Customer . Preparation of annaul sales & GTN estimates based on customer contracts, Activity grids, CP sales budgets , in collboration with Cluster GM, CDT & Retail marketing.

  • LE/Budget Volume, Pricing & GTN Planning & closure of upto Net sales (NS) in P2A tool.

  • Support Cluster GM on the prepration of CD Decks , financial slides in particular.

 

Pricing

  • Maintenance of Price structure, Price master data and monthly validation of SAP Pricing conditions Vs Pricing master . Back up for Pricing master data update.

  • Preparation of margin simulations & Pre & Post ROI analysis requests.

  • Driving budgeted SPI's and quarterly update on SPI's implemented.

 

Gross to Net Management

  • Business partnering with Customer teams & CP cross functions in regard to preparation and roll up of the Quarterly GTN estimates (based on CP sell in to Trade), manage the Pre-approavl process and thereby ensure all GTN commitments to the Trade are adequately provided for in company's financials. Constand review of internal controls and exceptions to be discussed with Hub CDT Finance.

  • GTN P&L accrual via Rebate module, validation of GTN Topdown done by CBS Mumbai, Clearing, B/S accounts review and preparation of pivot table analysis and GTN Optimisation plans.

  • GTN claims validation , checking proof of performance with system reports, approavl of customer claims in FMP.

 

Financial closing / Audit / Others

  • Monthly call with Hub CDT Fin : for CP GS / GTN/NS actuals closing for OG estimates & GTN B/S analysis and upload into Blackline tool.

  • Sales Growth Analysis, monthly / Quarterly SGA Adj's and sales commentary - For actuals & Budgets / revisions.

  • Review of Accounts receivable ageing review with CBS W team to ensure timely accounting, maintenance, and resolution of A/R with customers.

  • Preparation of Customer / Retailer P&L and periodical market / customer visits for oversight of GTN execution.

  • Audit cooridnation - Distributor Audit, CP NY audit, SOX, Statutory etc.

 

Required Qualification:

 

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in Finance


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, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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