Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain - Hodges, SC

VetJobs; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to drive cost accounting, inventory management and fixed asset governance across facilities in the United States. You will transform data into actionable insights, influence product costing, capital investments and month-end processes using SAP and Advanced Excel.

You will lead CO closing activities, oversee overhead allocation, and ensure SOX compliance while partnering with supply chain, manufacturing and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cost Accounting, Plant Finance, or General Ledger operations within manufacturing, CPG, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and Advanced Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, data modeling).

Responsibilities

• Execute new product costing, annual CO budget planning, and periodic cost revisions while analyzing actual vs. budget cost variances to optimize plant performance.
• Lead technical month-end CO closing activities, calculate and allocate overhead costs across processing stages, and manage inventory reserves (including SLOB analysis).
• Oversee the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle—managing asset capitalization, retirements, and ledger reconciliations while forecasting depreciation for capital budgets.
• Perform regular internal control assessments, maintain audit-ready documentation, and mitigate financial risk in compliance with global SOX standards.
• Leverage advanced SAP tools and large-scale data analytics to resolve cost center discrepancies, prepare monthly executive costing reports, and support cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as the lead financial partner for our Sanford, Maine manufacturing facility.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Fixed asset accounting

Financial analysis

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, you may proceed. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

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.

Are you ready to drive financial precision and profitability across a global supply chain?

As a Senior Finance Analyst, you’ll sit at the heart of our Finance organization, serving as a key operational engine for Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, and Fixed Asset governance for our Greenwood, South Carolina and Sanford, Maine facilities.

In this dynamic role, you won't just report numbers—you’ll uncover the financial story behind our manufacturing process. By mastering product cost structures, evaluating capital investments, and optimizing month-end processes in SAP, your insights will directly influence product pricing, expense management, and bottom-line growth for world‑class Colgate‑Palmolive brands.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Execute new product costing, annual CO budget planning, and periodic cost revisions while analyzing actual vs. budget cost variances to optimize plant performance.
• Lead technical month-end CO closing activities, calculate and allocate overhead costs across processing stages, and manage inventory reserves (including SLOB analysis).
• Oversee the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle—managing asset capitalization, retirements, and ledger reconciliations while forecasting depreciation for capital budgets.
• Perform regular internal control assessments, maintain audit-ready documentation, and mitigate financial risk in compliance with global SOX standards.
• Leverage advanced SAP tools and large-scale data analytics to resolve cost center discrepancies, prepare monthly executive costing reports, and support cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as the lead financial partner for our Sanford, Maine manufacturing facility.

Auto req ID

484098BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cost Accounting, Plant Finance, or General Ledger operations within manufacturing, CPG, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and Advanced Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, data modeling).
• Practical understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and fixed asset accounting principles.
• Must be willing to travel to Sanford, Maine a minimum of twice per year for business reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of deep experience across SAP FI/CO/PA/MM modules.
• Direct experience executing month-end closings and maintaining SOX compliance frameworks.
• Experience analyzing large datasets using Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Drive) and modern data visualization tools.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $94,000.00 - $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.

City*

Hodges

State*

South Carolina

Job_Category

Finance

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Colgate-Palmolive

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000