Finance Manager
At a glance
Manager-level FP&A role at Colgate-Palmolive. New York · $109,600–$155,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Guide marketing and leadership through financial plans, A&P spending decisions and reviews of system changes
- Reconcile actual A&P costs, calculate accruals and handle closing work such as revenue recognition and balance sheet checks
- Build monthly estimates and budgets, then forecast cash flow and plan promotions with commercial teams in the U.S. and Canada
- Prepare business review materials, run SOX checks and keep cost center structures and master data current
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline
- At least three years of finance or accounting work, with practical knowledge of internal controls and processes
- Advanced or expert Excel skills, plus familiarity with Google Sheets, Slides and Docs
Who this fits
This New York role suits someone who can work independently and with a team, and is willing to handle routine finance tasks alongside planning work. Relocation assistance is not offered. SAP experience and an accounting, finance or business administration credential are listed as preferred.
From the employer
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176754 - 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.
Role Overview
We are excited to invite applications for a Budget and Planning Manager within Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive. This position plays a critical role in providing financial leadership, budgeting, and planning support to Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, which is responsible for our North American professional oral care business. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated and can work well both independently and within a team. They are a self-starter that is eager to work on and learn various aspects of Finance, including business partnering, financial closing, and budget and planning.
What You Will Do
Business Partnering
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Partner with marketing and leadership to manage financial planning and provide strategic financial guidance.
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Oversee A&P spend management and financial planning alignment across key stakeholders.
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Provide financial leadership around the validation of system enhancements and new system implementations.
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Partner with Accounts Payable team.
Financial Closing
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Track actual spending and perform accrual calculations for Advertising & Promotions (A&P).
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Perform NVO and cash flow analysis during financial closing.
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Perform regular tasks such as Quarterly Revenue Recognition, monthly closing decks, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Budget and Planning
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Build Monthly Rolling Estimate (MRE), Latest Estimate (LE), and Budget models using proprietary planning tools.
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Partner with the Commercial Team in planning Advertising and Promotions (A&P) across U.S. and Canada Professional Channels.
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Manage cash flow modeling and forecasting for LE and Budget processes.
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Prepare exhibits for business reviews.
Additional Tasks
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Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Testing.
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Maintain and coordinate Cost Center hierarchies and master data.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field of study.
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At least 3+ years of prior finance and/or accounting work experience.
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Demonstrated understanding and actual application of internal control structures, systems and processes.
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Advanced to expert-level experience with Microsoft Excel and experience with Google Suite, particularly Sheets, Slides and Docs.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Strong communication skills including interpersonal, oral, written and presentation abilities.
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Collaborative and strong desire to work on a team.
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Proven ability to work independently and ensure task completion.
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There is a requirement to "roll your sleeves up" and accept that, alongside the strategic work, there are day-to-day tasks to be completed.
Preferred Qualifications
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At least 5 years of experience working with SAP financial systems.
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Strong understanding of SAP O2I, C2C and P2P work stream.
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SAP and Business Warehouse skills.
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CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MBA (Masters of Business Administration), CMA (Certified Management Accountant).
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 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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