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:  Sr Financial Planning Analyst
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  05/08/2026
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175337 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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.
 

Position: Financial Planning & Sales Analytics Specialist

Location: Sao Paulo, SP, BRA  

Role Summary

The Financial Planning & Sales Analytics Specialist provides critical financial and analytical support to the Customer Development Team (CDT), Retail, and Finance teams in Brazil. Reporting directly to Adriana Gomes, Financial Planning Manager, this individual contributor role focuses on driving shared financial objectives—specifically Net Sales, Pricing, and Margin targets. The role is responsible for commercial investment control, pre/post ROI analyses, promotion and pricing evaluations, GTN management, and monthly closing simulations strictly within the local Brazilian market.

Main Responsibilities

  • Commercial Financial Analysis: Perform financial evaluations of commercial activities, including pre- and post-ROI calculations, scenario ("what-if") analyses, and actionable recommendations to adjust customer plans.

  • Investment Control & GTN Management: Control and track commercial investments allocated to customers, establish baseline spend plans, reconcile daily Gross-to-Net (GTN), manage outstanding balances, and enforce credit notes.

  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare GTN investment estimates for Last Estimate (LE) and annual budget cycles, collaborating with Commercial partners to project sales volumes and financial targets.

  • Pricing & Promotion Strategy: Evaluate promotional and pricing activities (on/off strategy), providing data-driven recommendations on list pricing, SPIs, and baseline vs. promotion planning.

  • Financial Performance Tracking: Monitor customer financial performance using key indicators (inventories, portfolio), leading monthly management reporting and participating in the Commercial Discipline Process to highlight Risks & Opportunities.

  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner exclusively with internal stakeholders across Retail, Sales, and Finance to ensure full compliance with financial goals without requiring external vendor/client interaction.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

  • Professional Experience: Solid experience in Finance, with a strong focus on supporting Commercial teams, Revenue Management, or FP&A .

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel (including Macros),

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Analytics & Tools: Experience using DOMO, advanced data visualization tools, and AI-enabled analytics for commercial modeling.

  • Language Skills: Intermediate to Advanced English .

  • Financial Compliance: Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance standards


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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