Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Colgate; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join the Northern Europe Hub Finance Team in Woking, UK. You will partner with CDMs and Retail Marketing to evaluate profitability, manage promotional spend, and drive financial rigor across forecasts and close processes.

You will influence commercial decisions, support negotiations, and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field. ACCA/CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years accounting/financial experience, with preference for Commercial Finance/FMCG.
• Strong commercial acumen, financial modeling, promotional effectiveness evaluation, and internal controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CDMs to evaluate account profitability and drive margin improvements.
• Lead ROI evaluations on promotional spend for financial return and brand alignment.
• Support negotiations and joint business planning with commercial teams.
• Manage GTN spend process, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close adjustments.
• Oversee deduction validations and AR monitoring with CBS center.
• Ensure compliance with Colgate policies and SOX controls.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial modeling

Promotional effectiveness evaluation

Internal controls

Communication & presentation

Problem solving

Education

University degree in a relevant field

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent preferred

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at 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.

Job Title: Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 29/09/2026

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176262 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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!

Location: Woking, UK

Reporting to: Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Give Your Career a Reason to Smile

At Colgate-Palmolive, we build a future to smile about—for our employees, consumers, and communities. Driven by our core values of Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous , we foster a collaborative, high-energy environment where you can bring your authentic self to work every day.

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Northern Europe Hub Finance Team. If you are a curious, proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants direct influence over commercial decisions, this is your next career move.

Why Join Our Northern Europe Finance Team?

Commercial Impact & Ownership: You won’t just be crunching numbers—you will directly influence strategy, trade spend, and profitability alongside commercial leaders.

Cross-Functional Visibility: Work closely with Customer Development, Retail Marketing, and local market leadership to shape business growth.

Global Scope: Leverage global strategies, tap into world-class learning and development, and unlock potential international career paths.

The Role

As a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, you will act as a key strategic partner to our Customer Development and Retail Marketing teams. You’ll blend strategic insight with operational control, helping us drive commercial performance, optimize promotional spend, and maintain financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Partnership & Commercial Insights

Partner with Customer Development Managers (CDMs) to evaluate account profitability and drive margin-improving recommendations.

Lead pre- and post-ROI evaluations on promotional spend to ensure maximum financial return and alignment with brand strategy.

Support commercial teams during customer negotiations and joint business planning.

Identify commercial Risks & Opportunities (Volume/ASP/Margin) against budgets and proactively propose solutions.

Play a leading role in the monthly commercial controlling process, driving financial rigor across latest estimates and account reviews.

Manage the Gross-to-Net (GTN) spend process, ensuring strict oversight of accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close adjustments.

Oversee deduction validations, trade payment accruals, and Accounts Receivable monitoring in collaboration with the Colgate Business Service (CBS) center.

Ensure full compliance with Colgate Financial Policies, local laws, and internal SOX controls.

Who You Are

A Strategic Influencer: You have strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to challenge and guide commercial teams.

A Pragmatic Problem-Solver: You balance high-level strategic thinking with a hands‑on, "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude.

Detail-Oriented & Organized: You thrive under tight timetables and prioritize effectively to deliver accurate financial plans.

An Agent of Change: Ambitious, curious, and comfortable innovating processes to drive better outcomes.

Your Qualifications

Education & Professional Certifications: University degree in a relevant field; ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification preferred .

Experience: Minimum 4+ years of accounting/financial experience, with a strong preference for Commercial Finance/FMCG experience .

Core Skills: Commercial acumen, financial modeling, promotional effectiveness evaluation, and robust understanding of internal controls.

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.

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