Finance Specialist

Colgate; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Colgate-Palmolive's Hill's Pet Nutrition Brazil seeks a Finance Cost & Accounting Specialist to partner with local accounting and cost initiatives, delivering analytics and maintaining controls.

You will lead standard cost calculations, monitor KPIs, and support margin decisions while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. This is a key role shaping cost strategy for Brazil markets.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Solid experience in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Financial Analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency with core financial systems and tools (MS Excel, SAP BI & BPC, Google Suite).
• Strong analytical ability and proactive problem-solving mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead quarterly Standard Cost calculations for local and imported products.
• Update and maintain the Import Costs Dashboard and provide actionable insights.
• Communicate monthly financial results to stakeholders and highlight variances.
• Ensure internal controls related to inventory management and R/IR processes.
• Lead BR GAAP vs. US GAAP reconciliation and SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain, CBS, and Procurement to explain cost fluctuations.
• Manage conversion cost budgets and SKU maintenance for costing accuracy.

Conhecimentos

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Analytics

English proficiency

MS Excel

SAP BI & BPC

Google Suite

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

SAP BI & BPC

MS Excel

Google Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or 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.

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175404 - 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Hill’s Pet Nutrition, we are guided by a shared purpose to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

We are looking for a Finance Cost & Accounting Specialist to serve as the primary finance business partner supporting Hill's Brazil accounting and cost initiatives. In this role, you will be a key driver of financial insight—establishing plans, tracking KPIs, delivering robust analytics, maintaining internal controls, and empowering our commercial teams to make informed margin decisions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cost Management & Analytics: Lead quarterly Standard Cost calculations for local and imported products, managing timely submissions of costs and intercompany prices. Update and maintain the Import Costs Dashboard, delivering actionable insights and trend analysis.
• Financial Reporting & Insights: Communicate monthly financial results to the Finance Manager and key stakeholders, highlighting critical events, financial statement trends, manufacturing variances, and actionable plans to close performance gaps.
• Working Capital & Inventory Control: Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls related to inventory management (including physical counts, DOC tracking, SLOB review, and GR/IR un-vouchered accounts). Partner with CS&L to reconcile and monitor inventory accounts.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Lead the BR GAAP vs. US GAAP reconciliation process, ensure full compliance with SOX and Colgate Financial Policies, and oversee internal controls to proactively identify gaps and initiate corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Global Supply Chain B&P, CBS, and Procurement to explain cost fluctuations, purchase price variances (PPV), and exchange rate impacts. Serve as the main finance point of contact for Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) full-service providers.
• Planning & Budgeting: Manage conversion cost budgets, latest estimates (LEs), Optima calculations, and SKU maintenance (block/unblock) to guarantee accurate master data control for costing and inventory purposes.
• Continuous Improvement: Validate Funding the Growth (FTG) projects, ensure database integrity, and champion special projects by seeking out best practices across Colgate and Hill's supply chain network.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Completed Bachelor’s Degree.

Solid experience in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Financial Analytics, including a background leading or managing projects.

Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Proficiency with core financial systems and tools (MS Excel, SAP - BI & BPC, Google Suite).

Strong analytical ability, proactive problem-solving mindset, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Practical working knowledge of US GAAP, BR GAAP, SOX compliance, and corporate financial policies.

Prior experience in FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), Supply Chain Finance, or Manufacturing environments.

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.