Job Title:  Sr. Financial Analyst, Customer Development

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# 163429 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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!
 

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Customer Development Finance team. This role is pivotal in providing financial insights through budget planning, financial analysis, and compliance assurance. In this role, you will collaborate with various management levels across Hill’s to sustain revenues and ensure internal controls compliance for all retail investment activities. 

The ideal candidate has knowledge of accounting principles best practices and is able to use their financial expertise to influence leaders and drive business decisions. They should be comfortable navigating large data sets with advanced Excel and SAP skills. They should have strong written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to work independently. 

What you will do: 

• Support the financial planning process, focusing on budgeting and estimates, to drive strategic decision-making
• Manage month-end closing activities, including balance sheet reconciliation and profit & loss (P&L) reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Play a key role in SOX compliance by supporting departmental audits, both internal and external
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and ad hoc departmental reports and participate in special projects as needed
• Review and revise existing processes to drive continuous improvement, drive efficiencies, and ensure compliance across all activities
• Provide critical financial analysis support to the Customer Development Organization to inform business strategies

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance related field
• 5+ years of experience in a finance environment
• Advanced SAP and Excel skills 
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex financial issues
• Self-motivated and able to execute tasks with minimal supervision 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to operate in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications 

• MBA or CPA 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $92,000.00 - $128,000.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

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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