2027 Finance Internship - Rogers

Colgate-Palmolive; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Rogers, Arkansas invites students to join the Customer Development Finance internship, gaining hands-on exposure to Colgate’s commercial finance processes while contributing to day-to-day operations.

You will analyze P&L, rebates, track sales vs quota, and participate in key business meetings; the program runs June–August 2027 for 10 weeks full-time, with potential to extend part-time through the school year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Undergraduate student with anticipated May/June 2028 graduation and a 3.0+ GPA.
• Must be in office at least 4 days per week.
• Majors: Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly P&L updates and monthly NVO reporting.
• Support trade spend analysis, rebates, and deductions.
• Assist month-end closing activities and research trade-related issues.
• Contribute to ad hoc analytics on market P&Ls and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in key business meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate student with May/June 2028 graduation; GPA 3.0+

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176153 - Rogers, Arkansas, United States

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.

Internship Duration:

(tentative) June 2027-August 2027 (10 weeks full-time) with potential to extend as part-time through the school year contingent on performance

Location

Rogers, AR

The Experience

This internship is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on experience and exposure to Colgate’s commercial finance processes and activities while at the same time working on day-to-day activities and projects that are important to the needs of our US daily operations. During the internship, students will work on various financial activities and also have the opportunity to meet with members of our Divisional/Financial Senior Management Teams and learn about Colgate Palmolive’s overall business.

We are looking for candidates who show great aptitude/willingness to learn quickly on the job, demonstrate strong analytical skills, have the ability to multitask, have the flexibility to manage a variety of responsibilities that may change frequently and who can think creatively to generate ideas that will improve efficiencies in our Finance function.

The Customer Development Finance internship provides excellent exposure to Colgate’s Customer Development Organization and the company’s key accounts.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly update of P&L (Profit & Loss) Statement
• Monthly update of NVOs (Non Variable Overhead) report
• Biweekly reminder to the team of promotional events status
• Support Gross to Net reconciliation process on spending (Rebates / Deductions)
• Calculate the return on investment of promotional items that sell in our customer's stores
• Maintain customized files used for tracking sales vs quota and plans
• Participate in key business meetings as appropriate/required
• Support ad hoc analytics on market P&Ls and other strategic initiatives
• Support month end closing activities by researching specific issues related to trade spending in order to complete closing explanations
• Work on special projects

What do you need?

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification required
• To be considered for this internship, you must be an undergraduate student with an anticipated graduation date between May/June 2028 and a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Expectation to be in office at least 4 days per week
• Desired Majors: Finance, Accounting, or related fields
• Strong analytical skills
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Project management and quantitative skills

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $22.00 - $26.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

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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