Sr Finance Manager Hill's ANZ

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#173509 - Sydney New South Wales Australia

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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

About Us:Hills Pet Nutrition - A Colgate-Palmolive Company

We are not just a company; were a global family that dreams big! We are Hills - an innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people their pets and our planet. We are crafting a world where pets thrive through top-notch nutrition where their pet parents smile with glee.

Our PurposeTransforming the lives of millions of pets through groundbreaking innovation outstanding nutrition and committed people.

Our cultureBuilt from valuing diversity sustainability and inclusion which is rooted in our core values of being Caring Courageous and Inclusive. Employees are rewarded by rich career development and experiences.

The Role - Senior Finance Manager Hills ANZ

The Senior Finance Manager is a pivotal strategic finance leader responsible for setting the vision direction and oversight of the annual budget latest estimates (LE) and long-range financial planning for Hills ANZ. The role also oversees the Commercial Finance team providing support on the companys overall commercial strategy including Pricing & Margin analysis Trade Spend management and Risk & Opportunity identification. This role partners closely with the Finance Leader Commercial team as well as Global teams to drive profitable growth ensure financial forecast accuracy and lead the continuous improvement and strategic enhancement of all planning processes.

This position is a hybrid based role in the Sydney CBD office and is a great opportunity within a global organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Lead the Strategic Financial Planning Process:Own the long-range financial planning process translating business strategy into financial targets and resource allocation.

• Oversight of Budget & LE Cycle:Provide strategic direction and final review for the development consolidation and presentation of the annual budget (BUD) and latest estimates (LE) prepared by the direct report.

• Key Stakeholder Partnering:Act as the primary financial partner to the ANZ Commercial Leadership Team providing financial analysis insights and scenario planning to influence major business decisions and investment strategies including partnering on Revenue Growth Management (RGM) plans.

• Process Transformation:Lead initiatives to leverage finance technology tools and best practices to fundamentally transform and simplify the planning processes improving efficiency accuracy and strategic alignment.

People Management and Development

• Manage and Mentor:Directly manage and develop the Finance team providing clear objectives performance feedback and coaching to build a high-performing team.

• Resource Allocation:Ensure optimal allocation of the teams time and resources to strategic priorities and compliance requirements.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• P&L Performance Ownership:Own the delivery of Net sales Margin & NPAT through the monthly discipline process & cross functional partnership including early identification of issues and opportunities.

• Strategic Exhibit Review:Review and approve budget/LE exhibits and final reporting packages for review with the Finance Leader and General Manager.

• Deep Dive Analysis:Oversee complex financial analyses including margin analysis Non-Variable Overhead (NVO) strategy and A&P spend effectiveness ensuring key drivers risks and opportunities are clearly articulated to senior management.

• Integration with Global & CDT:Oversee the coordination with the global Hills team for central costs and strategic alignment and with CDT Finance for critical volume mix and pricing analysis components.

Month End & Compliance Oversight

• Financial Integrity:Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and monthly rolling estimates (MREs) by overseeing the Month End preparation activities and reporting performed by the team.

• Compliance:Oversee SOX and internal control compliance for all budgeting and planning processes.

• Audit:Coordinate and own external audit deliverables.

• Ad-Hoc Projects:Lead complex ad-hoc financial projects and deep-dive analysis as required by senior leadership.

What youll need

• A relevant degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA or Chartered Accountants (CA) membership is required.

• Have at least 7 years experience in a commercial finance position with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or people management role.

• Proven experience in strategic financial planning budgeting forecasting and process improvement within an FMCG organization is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions at a senior level.

Preferred requirements

• MBA or other advanced business qualification.

• Expert proficiency with financial systems (e.g. SAP) and advanced data analytics tools.

• Experience managing or overseeing a direct report.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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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