Asst. Manager Customer Finance

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Job Number#171481 - Mumbai Maharashtra India

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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.

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose

We are seeking a bright ambitious and commercially-mindedChartered Accountantwith 1-2 years of experience to join our dynamic Customer Development (CD) Finance team.
This is not a traditional accounting role. You will be a keybusiness partner to the Revenue Growth Manager (RGM) diving deep into the financial analytics that power our sales and distribution strategies. Your work will directly influence profitability channel investments and process efficiency. If you are a CA who loves to move beyond reporting and use your analytical skills to drive tangible business growth this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will be split across three key areas:
1. Commercial Analytics & ROI Assessment

• Trade & Marketing ROI:Conduct deep-dive analysis on the effectiveness of our investments. This includes:
• Distributor & Trade Promotions ROI
• E-commerce media effectiveness
• ROI on DT promoters
• Financial assessment of visibility programs
• Commercial Strategy:
• Perform detailedtrade structure cost analyticsto identify savings and optimization opportunities.
• Lead theanalysis and overhaul of the IDT subsidy program providing recommendations to improve its financial structure and impact.

2. Process Improvement & Automation

• Automation:Champion theautomation and simplification of the inventory audit program working closely with the CDO (Customer Development Operations) team.
• Process Re-engineering:Drive the successfulimplementation of process changesfor inventory audits ensuring seamless adoption and robust controls.
• Audit Management:Own and refine thedistributor audit program enhancing control measures and operational efficiency.

3. Program Management & Financial Execution

• Channel Finance:Support the expansion and management of thestockiest credit programand explore newbank financing optionsto support our channel partners.
• Project Management:Serve as the finance execution partner for key strategic initiatives ensuring on-ground execution aligns with financial targets.

Required Qualifications
Must-Haves:

• Qualification:QualifiedChartered Accountant (CA)(batch of 2022-2024).
• Experience:1-2 years of post-qualification experience preferably from a top audit firm (Articledship) or in an FMCG/Retail corporate finance role.
• Analytical Horsepower:Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You must be comfortable with ambiguity and large datasets.
• Advanced Excel:Proven mastery of MS Excel (Pivot Tables advanced formulas financial modeling).
• Proactive & Assertive:A self-starter with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and the confidence to partner with and challenge senior stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Prior experience inCommercial Finance Sales Finance or Revenue Growth Management (RGM).
• Experience in theFMCG Retail or E-commercesectors.
• Exposure to automation projects or data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).

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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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