Finance Manager

Colgate-Palmolive Company; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development opportunities

Challenge & variety

Global experience

Colgate values

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Surrey, England, invites a Finance Manager to strengthen financial governance and balance sheet integrity across the Northern Europe Hub, delivering plan-to-actual analysis for statutory accounts, transfer pricing, treasury and payroll.

You will drive working capital optimization, refine cash flow forecasting, and streamline reporting workflows, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure timely closes and adherence to global tax guidelines.

Qualifications

• Expertise in statutory reporting, transfer pricing, corporate tax, payroll compliance, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow/working capital modeling.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Workspace, SAP and data analytics tools.
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) is required.
• Strong planning, prioritization and cross-functional delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end balance sheet integrity and monthly reconciliations across Hub entities.
• Collaborate on statutory financial statements and audits.

Skills

Financial expertise

Systems proficiency

Qualifications

Planning & execution

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

SAP

Business Warehouse

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #177070 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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.

Hub: Northern Europe

Reporting to: Budget & Planning Director

Salary Range : 59400 - 66000

Why Work For Colgate Palmolive

• The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
• The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.
• The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
• The Colgate Values: Caring, global teamwork and continuous improvement are integral to how we operate every day

Job Purpose

The Finance Manager supports financial governance, balance sheet integrity, and compliance across the Northern Europe Hub. The role plays a key part in delivering plan-to-actual variance analysis across statutory accounts, transfer pricing, treasury, and payroll, while driving working capital efficiencies and process optimization.

Main Responsibilities: oversee end to end from planning to Actual

• Balance Sheet : Oversee end-to-end balance sheet integrity, driving robust monthly balance sheet reconciliations, aging reviews, and resolution of open items across Hub entities.
• Controls: Collaborate on statutory financial statement and audits
• Transfer Pricing: Oversee end-to-end transfer pricing execution, intercompany agreements, and policy alignment with global tax guidelines and local regulations.
• Working Capital Optimization: Drive performance across key working capital levers (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory) to release cash.
• Cash Generation Strategy: Partner across functions to identify cash enhancement opportunities, refine free cash flow forecasting, and optimize the cash conversion cycle.
• Process Streamlining: Critically evaluate and redesign B&P and financial reporting workflows to eliminate redundancy, accelerate close timelines, and enhance accuracy.

Key Competencies

• Financial Expertise: expertise in statutory reporting, transfer pricing, corporate tax, payroll compliance, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow/working capital modeling.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, SAP, and Business Warehouse skills.
• Qualifications: Relevant accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Planning & Execution: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and manage complex cross-functional deliverables.

Personal Attributes

• Communication & Partnering: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building cross-functional trust and collaborating across remote locations.
• Analytical Mindset: High numerical accuracy, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and handle confidential information discreetly.
• Results-Oriented: Self-accountable, proactive, and driven to achieve high-quality results with speed.

Key Challenges

• Able to work within strict deadlines dictated by internal and external guidelines.
• Working with Nordic business partners based in a different location
• Balancing complex statutory, tax, and control requirements while actively driving working capital optimization and streamlining B&P reporting workflows

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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