Financial Analyst, Credit & Collections

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off 15 days

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company, including Hill's Pet Nutrition, is seeking a Financial Analyst for Credit & Credit & Collections in Overland Park. Hybrid role with responsibility for strategic C2C ownership, AR analytics, and governance across the CBS shared services and local finance structures.

You will drive digital payment initiatives, handle high-level deductions, and oversee credit documentation while ensuring SOX compliance and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a finance environment.
• Ability to use common business software (i.e., Google Office Suite and SAP).
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel with strong analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while guiding and directing tasks for cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary C2C subject matter expert, collaborating with shared services and local finance to resolve collection delays and manage escalations.
• Analyze Accounts Receivable data to deliver actionable insights on payment behaviors and deduction trends.
• Direct credit-related approval workflows and serve as the liaison for credit correspondence at all management levels.
• Partner on digital payment portal rollouts, statement automation, and workflow enhancements.
• Lead internal SOX compliance oversight and maintain system controls across financial platforms.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Office Suite

Job description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or 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: Financial Analyst, Credit & Collections

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

Posting Start Date: 10/23/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175386 - Overland Park, Kansas, 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.

As the Financial Analyst, Credit & Collections, you will serve as the strategic subject matter expert for Hill’s Credit-to-Cash (C2C) operations. In this role, you will bridge local financial management with our Colgate Business Services (CBS) shared services team—driving Accounts Receivable performance, deduction analytics, compliance, and digital payment transformations across the organization.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you'll do

• Strategic Credit-to-Cash (C2C) Ownership: Act as the primary C2C subject matter expert, collaborating with shared services (CBS) and local finance to resolve collection delays, validate deductions, and manage high-level customer escalations.
• AR Analytics & Process Optimization: Analyze Accounts Receivable data to deliver actionable insights on customer payment behaviors, deduction trends, and process bottlenecks to streamline regional credit operations.
• Credit Governance & Documentation: Direct credit-related approval workflows, manage secure document processing, and serve as the main operational liaison for credit correspondence across all levels of management.
• Digital Transformation & Project Leadership: Partner on key financial modernization initiatives, including the rollout of digital payment portals, customer statement automation, and continuous workflow enhancements.
• Compliance & System Controls: Lead internal SOX compliance oversight, execute routine SAP user access reviews, and maintain rigid operational controls across financial systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a finance environment
• Ability to use common business software (i.e., Google Office Suite and SAP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel with strong analytical capabilities to interpret data and evaluate financial performance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of simplifying complex financial concepts, driving cross-functional alignment, and building strong team partnerships.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while guiding and directing tasks for cross-functional partners, virtual teams, and external resources.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 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.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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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