Finance Specialist (Sao Paulo, Sp, Br)

Colgate-Palmolive; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, through Hill's Pet Nutrition, seeks a Finance Cost & Accounting Specialist to drive cost analytics, KPI tracking, and robust internal controls in Brazil. You will partner with commercial teams to optimize margins and improve working capital, while ensuring SOX compliance and accurate cost reporting.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Procurement, and regional finance to support decision-making and master data integrity across costing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly Standard Cost calculations for local and imported products.
• Update and maintain the Import Costs Dashboard with insights and trends.
• Communicate monthly financial results to Finance Manager and stakeholders.
• Ensure internal controls related to inventory management and GR/IR accounts.
• Lead BR GAAP vs US GAAP reconciliation and SOX compliance.

Skills

Finance analytics

English proficiency

Excel

SAP BI/BPC

Google Suite

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP BI/BPC

MS Excel

Google Suite

Job description

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. If you are a courageous, collaborative, and caring finance professional ready to drive operational excellence, optimize working capital, and make an impact on our business performance.

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. #LI-Hybrid