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No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #175748 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

We are seeking an energetic Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team as a vital financial partner to global functional leaders. Reporting directly to Sr. Director Finance, Global Functions, this high-visibility role places you at the center of corporate decision-making, supporting key functions including Marketing, Digital Data & Analytics, Finance and HR. What makes this role uniquely exciting is the opportunity to directly influence resource allocation across international teams and lead high-impact, business-critical scenarios that shape the company’s broader strategy. The primary objective of this role is to maximize capital efficiency and strategic value across supported corporate functions by optimizing annual budgets, identifying growth opportunities, and driving dynamic resource redeployment.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you'll do

Participate in the monthly close including journal entries, variance analysis and reporting

Analyze and report financial information relating to YTD actuals and trend vs. Budget/LE on a monthly basis to heads of departments supported

Facilitate any external & internal audits of operations by providing requested information and execute any recommendations

Support the development and reporting of Funding the Growth (FTG) initiatives

Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and that activities are SOX compliant

Provide functions supported with scenarios and ad-hoc financial projections for new projects, initiatives, etc.

Support indirect procurement during negotiations of major contracts

Work closely with Colgate business service centers in Warsaw, Mumbai and Mexico

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred (Finance or Accounting), CPA a plus

5+ years of Finance experience

Past exposure should include budget & planning; Prior audit experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Motivated, dependable and results-oriented Individual

Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills as the position will be interacting with members of functions supported Management Team

Team Player, with the ability to develop working relationships with business partners located across the globe

Strong Analytical Skills with in depth knowledge of Accounting and Internal Control practices

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $94,000.00 - $137,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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