Senior Financial Analyst, Costing

Colgate Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company, based in Piscataway, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Costing to strengthen the Supply Chain finance team. The role centers on cost accounting, month-end close, inventory and asset management, and ensuring data integrity across related processes.

The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally, conduct variance analysis, drive quarterly cost updates, and ensure SOX compliance while leveraging SAP and advanced Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Five years of finance experience, ideally in multinational manufacturing/CPG with cost accounting.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, systems, and processes.
• Advanced Excel; familiarity with Google Sheets/Docs.

Responsibilities

• Month-End variances review, ME PPV reports, and cost reclassifications.
• Manage inventory, safety stock, and disposal processes; address SLOB risks.
• Maintain asset register; manage Idle Asset Ageing and capitalization requests.
• Support MWIP reviews, cross-site counts, asset tagging, and write-offs.
• Ensure SOX compliance; update master data; correct CM reporting errors.
• Lead quarterly cost updates; ensure active SKUs are costed; support costing efforts.
• Review spend files for MYR/COS calculations and verify credits.
• Reconcile accruals, monitor long-term receivables, and assist GL activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Google Workspace

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

SAP

SAP BW

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176097 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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.

The Senior Financial Analyst, Costing plays a critical role in providing financial support and guidance to the Supply Chain organization, the primary responsibility will be ensuring the overall accuracy and integrity of cost-related financial information. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated and can work well both independently and within a team. They are a self-starter that is eager to work on and learn various aspects of Finance, including business partnering, financial closing, Inventory and Fixed assets management, and Cost releases.

What you will do

• Month-End & Variances: Conduct weekly reviews of cost variances, prepare Month-End (ME) PPV Reports, and execute Bulk Reclassifications aligned with CBS.
• Inventory & SLOBs: Manage overall inventory and safety stock, mitigate SLOB risks by reviewing CM files, and oversee the end-to-end material disposal process.
• Fixed & Idle Assets: Maintain the asset register, manage Idle Asset Ageing, and execute Capitalization Requests in strict alignment with engineering.
• Asset Operations: Conduct Monthly Work in Progress (MWIP) reviews, support cross-site physical counts, and collaborate on asset tagging and write-offs.
• Compliance & Data: Ensure compliance with SOX Controls, process Master Data Update requests, and rectify external reporting errors on CM material lists.
• Costing Updates: Drive quarterly CoMan Standard Cost Updates, ensure active SKUs are costed, manage Promo/No Promo tracking, and provide Estimated Costing support.
• Spend Analysis: Review the Spend File to provide MYR/COS spend calculations based on volumes and verify correct credit applications.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile Accrual Accounts, track Long Term Receivables, and conduct General Ledger preparation and reviews using internal tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field of study
• Minimum of five years of finance experience, preferably within a multinational or manufacturing/CPG environment focusing on cost accounting.
• Must be able to demonstrate a solid understanding and actual application of internal control structures, systems and processes
• Must possess advanced to expert-level experience with Microsoft Excel and experience with Google Suite, particularly Sheets, Slides and Docs

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working with SAP financial systems
• Strong understanding of SAP O2I, R2R and P2P work stream
• SAP and Business Warehouse skills
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MBA (Masters of Business Administration), CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated communication skills including interpersonal, oral, written and presentation abilities

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 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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