Finance Management Trainee (Expression of Interest / Future Intake)

Colgate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking Finance Management Trainees to participate in a 24-month intensive development program. This opportunity provides first-hand experience in various finance functions, including budgeting, commercial finance, costing, and treasury. Ideal candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and demonstrate strong leadership skills, adaptability, and an innovative mindset. This role offers a pathway to future leadership positions within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Possess strong leadership skills from academic or extracurricular activities.
• Hold or pursuing professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, or CIMA.
• Excited to build a long-term career in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Participate in job rotations across various finance functions.
• Contribute to budgeting and planning efforts.
• Engage with commercial finance to drive profitability and growth.
• Assist in understanding costing and corporate accounting.

Skills

Strong academic performance

Analytical and problem-solving

Leadership skills

Adaptability and agility

Innovative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Finance Management Trainee (Expression of Interest / Future Intake)

The Xccelerate+ Finance Management Trainee Program is a highly competitive, 24‑month intensive development journey designed for high‑potential graduates. We don’t just teach you finance – we equip you with core competencies, strategic mindset, and leadership skills required to chart your way to the top of a global organization. You will get first‑hand experience and broad exposure across our entire financial ecosystem through dynamic, high‑impact job rotations, including:

• Budget & Planning: Learn how to forecast the future of a global business.
• Commercial Finance: Partner directly with our business leaders to drive profitability and growth.
• Costing & Corporate Accounting: Understand the financial heartbeat of our manufacturing and corporate operations.
• Treasury & Tax: Master cash flow, financial risk management, and international tax strategies.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We’re looking for future leaders who meet the following criteria:

• Academically Strong: You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting. Bonus points: You have or are pursuing professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, or CIMA.
• Industry Passionate: You are genuinely excited to build a long‑term career in the fast‑paced world of FMCG.
• A Systems Thinker: You are a natural problem solver who connects the dots and sees the bigger picture.
• Highly Agile: You are a creative, critical thinker with an open mind and exceptional learning agility, and you adapt quickly to new departments and challenges.
• A Fearless Innovator: You possess an adventurous, entrepreneurial, and experimental mindset and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.
• A Future Leader: You have strong, proven leadership skills (from university, clubs, or internships) and a relentless drive to achieve goals and deliver outcomes.

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.