Job Title:  Finance Manager (m/f/d)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162508 - Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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!
 

This position is a central role in the Budget & Planning team for CEW hub, covering Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Budget and planning is responsible for commercial performance management and forecasts for the region.
 
Key responsibilities for the position include:

Budget / Latest Estimates planning

• Lead and support the development of the budget and latest financial estimates.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis, including brand P&L, sales growth and margin analysis.
• Effectively leverage budget planning procedures and streamline processes to increase efficiency.

Category Business Partnering

• Take financial responsibility and perform in-depth category analysis.
• Act as a business partner by providing support and financial insights to the commercial and marketing teams.
• Analyze the profitability of brands and track sales and share of market (SOM) development.
• Prepare and evaluate the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement for product innovations.

Reporting & Month End

• Take ownership and provide support for the month-end closing process.
• Perform detailed analysis of monthly P&L, including brand performance and price / volume drivers.
• Prepare comprehensive management reports.
• Develop and implement commercial tools to drive business efficiency.
• Oversee master data management and ensure data integrity.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as required, providing financial expertise and insights.

You are motivated by:

• Identifying, understanding and solving problems. 
• An international and highly dynamic environment.
• Independently leading tasks and acting as subject matter expert.
• Team work (finance & cross-functionally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in economics / accounting / finance.
• Minimum 3 to 6 years’ experience, preferably with a multi-national company.
• Analytical and results oriented.
• Strong understanding of SAP-related applications (i.e. SAP S4, BI tools).
• Advanced skills in Excel & Google tools (Sheets, Docs & Slides). 
• Strong understanding and knowledge of major FMCG dynamics and trade partners.
• Ability to promote teamwork, demonstrate drive, and proactively take initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English. German language is an advantage.

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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