Job Description

Requisition ID

169754

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10/16/2025

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Finance

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Canada

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Ontario

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Toronto

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Colgate-Palmolive

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Travel - up to 10% of time

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Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #169754 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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.

The Customer Development Finance Manager acts as a strategic business partner to the Sales team, offering financial direction and leadership. This role involves using financial analysis to boost profitability and enhance demand from Colgate customers in a cost-effective manner. Key aspects include managing the Customer(s) P&L, overseeing Gross-to-Net (GtN), conducting financial analysis, and tracking working capital. You must be adaptable to a dynamic business environment, possess a strong understanding of business drivers, and be able to translate customer strategy into actionable financial plans. You will provide fact-based financial recommendations and effectively communicate the business narrative to cross-functional partners and will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and proper documentation of financial reporting, adherence to corporate policies and strategies, and compliance with all accounting principles.



Responsibilities:
Actively participating in account planning and business reviews Full involvement in customer negotiations Recommending changes to account business plans based on ROI analysis Staying informed on competitive merchandising strategies, pricing, promotions, and spending levels Ensuring account plan changes support customer strategies and corporate goals Performing financial modeling for new items, special packs, and new go-to-market strategies Developing, communicating, and monitoring financial KPIs to achieve projected Average Selling Price (ASP) and Net Margin targets by brand and customer Monitoring promotional and pricing activity to ensure investments are implemented effectively Analyzing monthly actuals versus financial estimates, identifying risks/opportunities, and communicating these to cross-functional teams via the Month-End Closing and Monthly Discipline Process Managing the development, integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the budget, Latest Estimate (LE), and P&L Monitoring the trade investment clearing process and ensuring timely resolution of all customer deductions



Required Qualifications:
8+ years relevant Accounting/Financial experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance Very strong analytical skills and system /Excel, SAP, Google Workspace proficiency



Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial Finance experience CPA/MBA Ability to manage multiple activities and set priorities Strong communication skills as well as ability to clearly present financial issues are essential Proven ability to think creatively and display the initiative to generate ideas and improve result

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 should you require accommodation.



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