Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Colgate-Palmolive. Hodges · $94,000–$137,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build new-product costs and annual operating budgets, then investigate actual results against plan to identify plant cost variances
- Run month-end cost accounting, allocate overhead through processing stages, and assess inventory reserves, including slow-moving and obsolete stock
- Track fixed assets from capitalization through retirement, reconcile their ledger balances, and forecast depreciation for capital budgets
- Review financial controls and audit records, then prepare monthly costing reports and resolve cost-center discrepancies using SAP and data analysis
- Act as the finance partner for the Sanford manufacturing facility
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
- At least five years in cost accounting, plant finance, or general ledger work in manufacturing, consumer products, or industrial settings
- Working proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel, including pivots, lookup formulas, and data modeling
- Practical knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and fixed-asset accounting
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone with hands-on manufacturing finance experience who can support cost accounting, inventory, and fixed-asset work. You must be able to travel to Sanford, Maine at least twice a year and already have work authorization, as sponsorship is unavailable. No relocation assistance is offered.
From the employer
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176082 - Hodges, South Carolina, 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.
Are you ready to drive financial precision and profitability across a global supply chain? As a Senior Finance Analyst, you’ll sit at the heart of our Finance organization, serving as a key operational engine for Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, and Fixed Asset governance for our Greenwood, South Carolina and Sanford, Maine facilities.
In this dynamic role, you won't just report numbers—you’ll uncover the financial story behind our manufacturing process. By mastering product cost structures, evaluating capital investments, and optimizing month-end processes in SAP, your insights will directly influence product pricing, expense management, and bottom-line growth for world-class Colgate-Palmolive brands.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What You’ll Do
- Execute new product costing, annual CO budget planning, and periodic cost revisions while analyzing actual vs. budget cost variances to optimize plant performance.
- Lead technical month-end CO closing activities, calculate and allocate overhead costs across processing stages, and manage inventory reserves (including SLOB analysis).
- Oversee the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle—managing asset capitalization, retirements, and ledger reconciliations while forecasting depreciation for capital budgets.
- Perform regular internal control assessments, maintain audit-ready documentation, and mitigate financial risk in compliance with global SOX standards.
- Leverage advanced SAP tools and large-scale data analytics to resolve cost center discrepancies, prepare monthly executive costing reports, and support cross-functional stakeholders.
- Serve as the lead financial partner for our Sanford, Maine manufacturing facility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cost Accounting, Plant Finance, or General Ledger operations within manufacturing, CPG, or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and Advanced Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, data modeling).
- Practical understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and fixed asset accounting principles.
- Must be willing to travel to Sanford, Maine a minimum of twice per year for business reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of deep experience across SAP FI/CO/PA/MM modules.
- Direct experience executing month-end closings and maintaining SOX compliance frameworks.
- Experience analyzing large datasets using Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Drive) and modern data visualization tools.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
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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