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Job Number #174698 - Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Entry salary range: 69.955 Euro - 86.415 Euro gross anually. The salary range is determined by the position’s classification within the company’s compensation system. To this end, the requirements of the position are objectively evaluated, particularly the necessary skills, workload, responsibilities, and working conditions.

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.

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organisation, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

The position is a role within the Budget & Planning team for CEW Hub, covering Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The Budget & Planning team is responsible for commercial performance management, reporting and forecasts for the region. Due to a maternity leave replacement this position will be filled for 12 months with the opportunity to extend the contract.

Main Responsibilities:

Fixed Overhead costs

• Manage fixed overhead costs for 2 countries

• Business Partnering with commercial teams to prepare annual budget and latest estimates for local overhead costs 

• Ownership of month-end review of local overheads, explain variances to forecast, helping to ensure completeness and accuracy

• Maintain the cost centre budget in planning systems (CsiP) and cost centre reporting

• Perform monthly accounting for local overhead costs and prepare associated accruals

• Liaise with the local Financial Services and Shared Services teams in Poland and India to share knowledge, answer queries and provide guidance as needed

• Payroll management for Austria

 
Reporting & Other

• Supports budget and forecast of the total P&L

• Prepares the balance sheet budget and updated forecasts

• Utilizes AI to optimize reporting

• Monitors transfer pricing and make ad hoc recommendations for changes

• Reports annual budgets and monthly forecasts to Division & Corporate

• Manage green dot (“recycling expense”) process from end to end including vendor communication and Audit support, liaising with Supply Chain

• Ad hoc project involvement

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensures monthly financial reporting is in compliance with Colgate Financial Policies

• Performs SOX testing - ensuring compliance with internal control requirements and documenting test results

• Prepares and explains audit material to the internal and external auditors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in accounting / economics / finance

• 3-5 years’ experience in a finance role/general accounting

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite

• Fluent in English and German

Personal Attributes:

• Curious and keen to learn

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Promotes teamwork and takes initiative

• Excellent communication skills

• Very structured,  organised, and able to prioritise and manage several tasks to meet short deadlines

• Works with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• There is no expected travel for this role

Why Work For Colgate Palmolive:

• The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.

• The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.

• The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.

• The Colgate Values: We are Caring, We are Courageous, and We are Inclusive are integral to how we operate everyday

 Benefits:

• Pluxee vouchers for restaurants, grocery stores, drugstores, etc.
• Subsidy for E-Gym Wellpass
• Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket / HVV
• Company pension plan with an additional employer contribution
• Store with company products

Detailed information about these and other benefits will be provided later in the application process.

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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