Sr. Finance Analyst, Corp Functions

Colgate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Finance team in a high‑visibility, global role. You will partner with marketing, HR, analytics, and other functions to optimize budgets and capital deployment from our New York hub.

You will lead monthly close activities, provide forecasts, and ensure SOX controls while supporting growth initiatives and contract negotiations across international sites. This is a hybrid position offering broad strategic influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of Finance experience.
• Experience in budgeting and planning; audit experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly close with journal entries, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Analyze YTD actuals and trend vs. Budget/LE for departments.
• Support audits and implement recommendations.
• Support Funding the Growth (FTG) initiatives.
• Ensure internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Provide scenarios and projections for new projects.
• Support indirect procurement during major contracts.
• Collaborate with Colgate BSCs in Warsaw, Mumbai, and Mexico.

Skills

Financial analysis

SOX/compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

CPA a plus

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: Sr. Finance Analyst, Corp Functions

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

Posting Start Date: 9/18/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175748 - 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.

We are seeking an energetic Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team as a vital financial partner to global functional leaders. Reporting directly to Sr. Director Finance, Global Functions, this high-visibility role places you at the center of corporate decision‑making, supporting key functions including Marketing, Digital Data & Analytics, Finance and HR. What makes this role uniquely exciting is the opportunity to directly influence resource allocation across international teams and lead high‑impact, business‑critical scenarios that shape the company’s broader strategy. The primary objective of this role is to maximize capital efficiency and strategic value across supported corporate functions by optimizing annual budgets, identifying growth opportunities, and driving dynamic resource redeployment.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you'll do

Participate in the monthly close including journal entries, variance analysis and reporting

Analyze and report financial information relating to YTD actuals and trend vs. Budget/LE on a monthly basis to heads of departments supported

Facilitate any external & internal audits of operations by providing requested information and execute any recommendations

Support the development and reporting of Funding the Growth (FTG) initiatives

Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and that activities are SOX compliant

Provide functions supported with scenarios and ad‑hoc financial projections for new projects, initiatives, etc.

Support indirect procurement during negotiations of major contracts

Work closely with Colgate business service centers in Warsaw, Mumbai and Mexico

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred (Finance or Accounting), CPA a plus
• 5+ years of Finance experience
• Past exposure should include budget & planning; Prior audit experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Motivated, dependable and results‑oriented Individual
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills as the position will be interacting with members of functions supported Management Team
• Team Player, with the ability to develop working relationships with business partners located across the globe
• Strong Analytical Skills with in depth knowledge of Accounting and Internal Control practices

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.

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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