Senior Manager Financial Planning

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176149 - 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.


As the Senior Manager, Finance – Oral Care, you will provide financial leadership and direction to drive brand health, profitability, and category growth across US performance. This role serves as the lead financial partner for the Toothbrush category, translating brand strategies into actionable financial plans and fact-based business insights. You will oversee brand P&L management, financial forecasting, and trade spend controls while assessing risk and opportunity scenarios for cross-functional partners. In this position, you will bridge financial analytics with strategic decision-making to optimize long-term category performance.


Responsibilities:


+ Direct brand P&L management by leading annual budgeting, financial forecasting, trade expenditure planning, and net present value (NPV) evaluations for new product launches.

+ Analyze monthly performance against financial estimates, identifying key business risks and opportunities to steer decision-making during month-end closing processes.

+ Control day-to-day brand spending across trade payments (gross-to-net), media, and consumer promotions to optimize budget allocation and commercial impact.

+ Evaluate price/volume sensitivity, cost of goods sold (COGS), and promotion performance, building "what-if" scenario models to capitalize on market opportunities.

+ Serve as a key financial advisor to cross-functional brand teams, effectively communicating business drivers, challenging assumptions, and aligning team strategy.


Required Qualifications:


+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

+ 8+ years of diversified financial experience, including direct P&L management experience.

+ Systems proficiency in SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP software.

+ Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs) or Microsoft Office Suite.


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

+ At least 3 years of financial experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry and U.S. Operations.

+ Strong understanding of trade spend management, gross-to-net accounting, and consumer promotion analytics.

+ Proven ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly, think creatively, and lead cross-functional collaboration.


Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.


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