Sr. Finance Manager, VDC

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #172893 - 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. What you’ll do Strategic Planning & FP&A: Drive P&L health through end-to-end management of Budgets, LEs, and MREs, providing rigorous variance analysis to support executive decision-making. Collaboration & Business Strategy: Partner with Commercial teams to optimize account plans and promotional strategies, using data-driven insights to align initiatives with corporate goals. Investment Optimization: Maximize margins by rigorously assessing total customer investments (GTN, COGS, A&P, NVO) and leveraging ROI/ROAS tools to improve plan performance. Operational Excellence: Define and track key KPIs while collaborating with shared service centers to ensure streamlined A/R and A/P operations. Governance & Compliance: Uphold financial integrity and SOX compliance through robust internal controls, while championing a culture of financial discipline across the organization. Market & System Optimization: Maintain competitive market intelligence and leverage advanced technology to streamline workflows and eliminate redundant processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical field. 10+ years of progressive financial experience, with significant focus on Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Sales Finance. Deep expertise in trade spend management, digital margin analysis, and P&L management. Specific experience in Omni-channel revenue management. Experience leveraging cloud-based data platforms (BigQuery, Snowflake, Tableau, or Sigma, AI) to drive process automation and eliminate non-value-added work. Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Suite and experience with ERP systems (SAP/S4 Hana preferred). Preferred Qualifications Specific experience navigating the Value/Dollar channel dynamics. Advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA/CMA). Proven leadership skills with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive results under pressure. Excellent communication skills with a track record of presenting complex financial concepts to non-finance senior stakeholders. 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 should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here. #LI-Hybrid Work visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colgate-Palmolive