Analyst, CBS SCF Commercial Analytics
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Job Number#177014 - Mumbai Maharashtra India
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
Position Summary
As part of Colgate-Palmolives Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Modernization strategy we are scaling our highly successful Analytics Hub model globally. We are seeking a detail-oriented proactive and insight driven Financial Analyst to join the APAC Commercial Analytics Hub (CAH). The Financial Analyst will be responsible for executing core analytics deliverablesincluding costing analyses variance reporting and financial consolidations supporting APAC plants. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in Supply Chain Finance gain exposure to modern data platforms and contribute to a high-performing centralized analytics team. The ideal candidate possesses foundational supply chain finance expertise hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake Sigma SAP) and a proven track record of leading finance transformation or shared services (CBS) transitions
in a matrixed multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial & Volume Variance: Execute Purchased Finished Goods (FG) PPV Additive Cost (Freight Tax) and Volume (Commercial/Production) variance analyses on a recurring basis.
- Costing Reconciliations: Consolidate divisional costing comparison reportsperform margin and cost movement reconciliations for inhouse and externallymanufacturedgoods.
- Budget Consolidation: Collect and own the SCF data supporting consolidation of Supply Chain Cost of Sales (COS) budgeting and Latest Estimates (LE) acrossthe region.
- Trending and Scenario Analysis: Work with the Global and Division Supply Chain finance team to develop cost overlays based on material and freightchanges.
- Division Review: Assist the Hub Lead in preparing Supply COS exhibits andexecutive presentation materials.
- Ad-Hoc Analysis: Respond to ad-hoc analytical requests from plant controllersdivisional stakeholders and the Hub leadership team
3. Process Improvement & Documentation (20%)
- SOPs: Assist in maintaining and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)and process documentation.
- Efficiency Opportunities: Identify opportunities to streamline recurringprocesses and reduce manual effort.
- Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to team knowledge sharing and cross-traininginitiatives.
4. Technology Enablement & Modernization (20%)
- Tool Proficiency: Develop proficiency in SAP Snowflake Sigma and otherenterprise data and reporting tools.
- Continuous Learning: Actively participate in training and developmentopportunities to build technical and analytical capabilities.
- Self-Service Reporting: Replace localized manual plant monthly reporting packages with a standardized Global Sigma P&L utilizing automated data streams to free up local finance team capacity.
Candidate Qualifications & Experience
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- Education: Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a relatedquantitative field. Professional qualification (CPA CMA Chartered AccountantACCA or MBA) is highly preferred.
- Experience: 2-5 years of finance or accounting experience preferably within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing or Supply Chain organization with a heavy emphasis on Supply Chain Finance Commercial Finance or FP& knowledge of APAC cross-country transaction requirements (intercompany export legal entity taxation and financial booking)
- Technical Acumen: Strong proficiency in SAP (FICO/CO-PC) S4 HANA enterprise BI tools and modern data infrastructures. Hands-on experience withSQL Snowflake Sigma or other BI tools is a significant advantage.
- Analytical Skills: Expert-level mastery of standard product costingmanufacturing variance analysis purchase price variance (PPV) and marginreconciliations.
- Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and thoroughness in analyticalwork.
- Communication: Exceptional English communication skills with a provenability to present complex financial insights to senior executives leaddiscussions and influence decisions across cross-functional teams and multiplecultures (such as APAC sub-regions).
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 colour 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.
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