Senior Manager Financial Planning

Colgate; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, a global consumer products leader, seeks a Senior Manager of Finance – Oral Care in the United States. This role drives brand health, profitability, and category growth, acting as the lead financial partner for the Toothbrush category and overseeing P&L, forecasting, and trade spend control.

You will translate brand strategies into actionable financial plans, assess risk, and collaborate across functions to optimize long-term category performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of diversified financial experience with direct P&L management.
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP software.
• Proficiency with Google Suite or Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct brand P&L management including budgeting, forecasting, trade expenditure planning and NPV evaluations for new launches.
• Analyze monthly performance against estimates to identify risks and opportunities for decision‑making.
• Control day‑to‑day brand spending across trade, media, and promotions to optimize budget use.
• Evaluate price/volume, COGS, and promotion performance; build what-if scenario models for opportunities.
• Serve as financial advisor to cross‑functional brand teams, communicating drivers and challenging assumptions.

Skills

P&L management

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
A career at 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: Senior Manager Financial Planning

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

Posting Start Date: 9/22/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#176149 - New York, New York, 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 Senior Manager, Finance – Oral Care, you will provide financial leadership and direction to drive brand health, profitability, and category growth across US performance . This role serves as the lead financial partner for the Toothbrush category, translating brand strategies into actionable financial plans and fact-based business insights . You will oversee brand P&L management, financial forecasting, and trade spend controls while assessing risk and opportunity scenarios for cross-functional partners . In this position, you will bridge financial analytics with strategic decision-making to optimize long‑term category performance .

Responsibilities:

Direct brand P&L management by leading annual budgeting, financial forecasting, trade expenditure planning, and net present value (NPV) evaluations for new product launches .

Analyze monthly performance against financial estimates, identifying key business risks and opportunities to steer decision‑making during month‑end closing processes .

Control day‑to‑day brand spending across trade payments (gross-to-net), media, and consumer promotions to optimize budget allocation and commercial impact .

Evaluate price/volume sensitivity, cost of goods sold (COGS), and promotion performance, building "what-if" scenario models to capitalize on market opportunities .

Serve as a key financial advisor to cross‑functional brand teams, effectively communicating business drivers, challenging assumptions, and aligning team strategy .

Required Qualifications:

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

8+ years of diversified financial experience, including direct P&L management experience .

Systems proficiency in SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP software .

Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs) or Microsoft Office Suite .

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification .

At least 3 years of financial experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry and U.S. Operations .

Strong understanding of trade spend management, gross-to-net accounting, and consumer promotion analytics .

Proven ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly, think creatively, and lead cross‑functional collaboration .

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 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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