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.
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Job Title:  Asst. Manager - Customer 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 #171481 - 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 

We are seeking a bright, ambitious, and commercially-minded Chartered Accountant with 1-2 years of experience to join our dynamic Customer Development (CD) Finance team.
This is not a traditional accounting role. You will be a key business partner to the Revenue Growth Manager (RGM), diving deep into the financial analytics that power our sales and distribution strategies. Your work will directly influence profitability, channel investments, and process efficiency. If you are a CA who loves to move beyond reporting and use your analytical skills to drive tangible business growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.


Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will be split across three key areas:
1. Commercial Analytics & ROI Assessment

  • Trade & Marketing ROI: Conduct deep-dive analysis on the effectiveness of our investments. This includes:
  • Distributor & Trade Promotions ROI
  • E-commerce media effectiveness
  • ROI on DT promoters
  • Financial assessment of visibility programs
  • Commercial Strategy:
  • Perform detailed trade structure cost analytics to identify savings and optimization opportunities.
  • Lead the analysis and overhaul of the IDT subsidy program, providing recommendations to improve its financial structure and impact.

2. Process Improvement & Automation

  • Automation: Champion the automation and simplification of the inventory audit program, working closely with the CDO (Customer Development Operations) team.
  • Process Re-engineering: Drive the successful implementation of process changes for inventory audits, ensuring seamless adoption and robust controls.
  • Audit Management: Own and refine the distributor audit program, enhancing control measures and operational efficiency.

3. Program Management & Financial Execution

  • Channel Finance: Support the expansion and management of the stockiest credit program and explore new bank financing options to support our channel partners.
  • Project Management: Serve as the finance execution partner for key strategic initiatives ensuring on-ground execution aligns with financial targets.

Required Qualifications
Must-Haves:

  • Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) (batch of 2022-2024).
  • Experience: 1-2 years of post-qualification experience, preferably from a top audit firm (Articledship) or in an FMCG/Retail corporate finance role.
  • Analytical Horsepower: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You must be comfortable with ambiguity and large datasets.
  • Advanced Excel: Proven mastery of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, financial modeling).
  • Proactive & Assertive: A self-starter with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude and the confidence to partner with and challenge senior stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Prior experience in Commercial Finance, Sales Finance, or Revenue Growth Management (RGM).
  • Experience in the FMCG, Retail, or E-commerce sectors.
  • Exposure to automation projects or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

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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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