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:  Asst. Manager - Brand Finance
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  03/02/2026
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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #171441 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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.


Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose
 
This role is part of the FP&A team at Colgate India and will be responsible for assisting in monthly reporting and budgeting. This role involves working closely with various finance stakeholders and cross functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and generating the right set of insights for the management. 
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Management Reporting : Monthly reporting of various parameters, preparation of the monthly management deck tracking performance KPIs. Deliver analysis on performance as part of the monthly reporting.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Rolling up of budgets across all P&L lines in the planning tool
  • Collaboration: Work closely within Finance team, understand business context and run various scenarios
  • Automation : Work with Finance team on automation and digitization projects

 
Required Qualifications:
 CA with 1 - 2 years of experience

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles
  • Strong analytical and reasoning skills
  • Strong communication skills

Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as SAP, or similar systems.

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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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