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.
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Job Title:  Financial Executive Andina
Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  2/4/26
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #171450 - Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

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.
 
The Financial Executive is responsible for providing financial leadership and decision support to the Marketing, Supply Chain, and Plant Operations teams. This role drives financial performance for Plant and Product Supply Operations by leading key initiatives to achieve plant KPIs, improve cost efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
 

Key Responsibilities

 

Financial Close & Reporting

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for Plant and Supply Chain.
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, P&L variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and SOX requirements.

 

Costing & Plant Performance

  • Manage the closing process for production costs and Cost of Sales.
  • Control variable costs and non-variable overheads.
  • Analyze price variances, manufacturing variances (scrap, yield), and margin performance.
  • Provide insights on cost trends and their impact on profitability.

 

Business Partnering

  • Provide financial support to Supply Chain, Logistics, and Marketing.
  • Perform cost simulations and financial evaluations for new products and sourcing changes.

 

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

  • Support the plant’s savings (FTG) initiatives by evaluating cost-reduction and efficiency projects.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce production costs and losses.
  • Contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement projects.

 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance, preferably in manufacturing or supply chain environments.

 

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Google Workspace, and SAP.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations. (Desirable)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Advanced English (Written and spoken)


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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