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