Finance Analyst & Reporting South Pacific

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Sydney, NSW seeks a Finance Analyst and Reporting to drive financial reporting rigor and governance across the South Pacific markets. You will partner with country teams, own end-of-period processes, and deliver actionable insights to guide market strategy.

The role requires a University degree, CA/CPA qualifications, 2–3 years FMCG experience, and proficiency with SAP, Google Workspace, and Excel. Hybrid work and global collaboration are key aspects.

Qualifications

• University degree
• CA or CPA qualifications (or in the process of completing)
• 2-3 yrs commercial experience (preferably in FMCG)
• SAP Experience
• Experience with Google suite of products & Excel

Responsibilities

• Support end to end P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis across key South Pacific countries.
• Partner with local country managers to translate regional market dynamics into accurate quarterly forecasts and annual budgets (CSiP).
• Own the month end, quarter end, and year end reporting schedules (MRE budget LE).
• Prepare consolidated financial packages, management reports, and variance commentary for division and local leadership team.
• Complete sales growth analysis for the hub.
• Identify and implement process improvements to harmonise reporting frameworks across different country business units.
• With AI, drive automation in core reporting templates and financial dashboards to accelerate publishing month end results.
• Execute ad-hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and bundle tracking as required to support the business.

Skills

Commercial experience

Education

University degree

CA or CPA qualifications

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Excel

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176545 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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 Summary

The Finance Analyst and Reporting South Pacific will drive financial reporting rigor, governance, and commercial support across the South Pacific markets. This role combines robust technical reporting and consolidations with business partnering, ensuring compliance, streamlining regional accounting processes, and delivering actionable financial insights to support market strategy across diverse island economies.

South Pacific Market Financial Oversight

• Support end to end P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis across key South Pacific countries.
• Partner with local country managers to translate regional market dynamics into accurate quarterly forecasts and annual budgets (CSiP).

Financial Reporting & Month-End Consolidation

• Own the month end, quarter end, and year end reporting schedules (MRE budget LE).
• Prepare consolidated financial packages, management reports, and variance commentary for division and local leadership team.
• Complete sales growth analysis for the hub.

Process Standardisation & Systems Optimisation

• Identify and implement process improvements to harmonise reporting frameworks across different country business units.
• With AI, drive automation in core reporting templates and financial dashboards to accelerate publishing month end results.

Ad-Hoc Strategic & Financial Support

• Execute ad-hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and bundle tracking as required to support the business.

Qualifications & Requirements

• University degree
• CA or CPA qualifications (or in the process of completing)
• 2-3 yrs commercial experience (preferably in FMCG)
• SAP Experience
• Experience with Google suite of products & Excel

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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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