Analyst, CBS SCF - Commercial Analytics

Colgate; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai is seeking a Financial Analyst for the APAC Commercial Analytics Hub (CAH) within Supply Chain Finance. The role focuses on costing, variance analysis, and consolidations to support regional COS budgeting and latest estimates.

It offers exposure to SAP, Snowflake, Sigma, and modern data platforms in a global setting. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in finance, strong English communication, and expertise in cost accounting, PPV, and margin reconciliations.

Qualifikationen

• 2-5 years of finance or accounting experience, preferably in CPG, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain with emphasis on SCF/FP&A.

Aufgaben

• Execute advanced costing insights and variance analytics (PPV, freight, tax, volume) on a recurring basis.
• Consolidate costing reports and perform margin and cost movement reconciliations for in-house and externally manufactured goods.
• Own SCF data consolidation for COS budgeting and Latest Estimates across APAC region; prepare exhibits for leadership.
• Develop SOPs, identify efficiency opportunities, and contribute to knowledge sharing and cross-training initiatives.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Costing

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field

Professional qualification (CPA, CMA, Chartered Accountant, ACCA or MBA)

Tools

SAP

S4 HANA

SQL

Snowflake

Sigma

Jobbeschreibung

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: Analyst, CBS SCF - Commercial Analytics

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

Posting Start Date: 27/10/2026

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#177014 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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.

Position Summary

As part of Colgate-Palmolive’s Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Modernization strategy, we are scaling our highly successful Analytics Hub model globally. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and insight driven Financial Analyst to join the APAC Commercial Analytics Hub (CAH). The Financial Analyst will be responsible for executing core analytics deliverables,including costing analyses, variance reporting, and financial consolidations supporting APAC plants. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in Supply Chain Finance, gain exposure to modern data platforms, and contribute to a high-performing centralized analytics team. The ideal candidate possesses foundational supply chain finance expertise, hands‑on experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Sigma, SAP), and a proven track record of leading finance transformation or shared services (CBS) transitions
in a matrixed multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advanced Costing Insights & Variance Analytics (40%)

• Commercial & Volume Variance: Execute Purchased Finished Goods (FG) PPV, Additive Cost (Freight, Tax), and Volume (Commercial/Production) variance analyses on a recurring basis.
• Costing Reconciliations: Consolidate divisional costing comparison reports,perform margin and cost movement reconciliations, for inhouse and externallymanufacturedgoods.

2. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Business Partnering (20%)

• Budget Consolidation: Collect and own the SCF data supporting consolidation of Supply Chain Cost of Sales (COS) budgeting and Latest Estimates (LE) acrossthe region.
• Trending and Scenario Analysis: Work with the Global and Division Supply Chain finance team to develop cost overlays based on material and freightchanges.
• Division Review: Assist the Hub Lead in preparing Supply COS exhibits andexecutive presentation materials.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Respond to ad-hoc analytical requests from plant controllers,divisional stakeholders, and the Hub leadership team

3. Process Improvement & Documentation (20%)

• SOPs: Assist in maintaining and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)and process documentation.
• Efficiency Opportunities: Identify opportunities to streamline recurringprocesses and reduce manual effort.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to team knowledge sharing and cross-traininginitiatives.

4. Technology Enablement & Modernization (20%)

• Tool Proficiency: Develop proficiency in SAP, Snowflake, Sigma, and otherenterprise data and reporting tools.
• Continuous Learning: Actively participate in training and developmentopportunities to build technical and analytical capabilities.
• Self-Service Reporting: Replace localized, manual plant monthly reporting packages with a standardized, Global Sigma P&L utilizing automated data streams to free up local finance team capacity.

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a relatedquantitative field. Professional qualification (CPA, CMA, Chartered Accountant,ACCA or MBA) is highly preferred.
• Experience: 2-5 years of finance or accounting experience, preferably within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Manufacturing, or Supply Chain organization, with a heavy emphasis on Supply Chain Finance, Commercial Finance, or FP&A.Strong knowledge of APAC cross‑country transaction requirements (intercompany, export, legal entity taxation and financial booking)
• Technical Acumen: Strong proficiency in SAP (FICO/CO-PC), S4 HANA, enterprise BI tools, and modern data infrastructures. Hands‑on experience withSQL, Snowflake, Sigma, or other BI tools is a significant advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Expert‑level mastery of standard product costing,manufacturing variance analysis, purchase price variance (PPV), and marginreconciliations.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and thoroughness in analyticalwork.
• Communication: Exceptional English communication skills, with a provenability to present complex financial insights to senior executives, leaddiscussions and influence decisions across cross-functional teams and multiplecultures (such as APAC sub‑regions).

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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