Customer Development Finance Manager

Customer Development Finance Manager

Colgate-Palmolive's Skin Health group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, EltaMD, and Filorga, we are a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science. For more than 30 years. PCA SKIN® has been and continues to be a trusted innovator in the development of highly effective professional treatments and daily care products. Our vision is to improve people's lives by providing results-oriented skin care solutions that are backed by science for the health of your unique skin. EltaMD made the journey to the US in 1988. Backed by science and a deep medical heritage, what started as a little Swiss secret quickly became the trusted choice for wound care and healing products by hospitals and physicians around the world. In 2007, we expanded from healing skin to include protecting skin with the launch of our cosmetically elegant line of sunscreens. Today, we are the number one trusted, recommended and personally used professional sunscreen by Dermatologists in the US. Filorga was the 1st French aesthetic medicine laboratory founded in 1978. The brand has expanded its expertise in aesthetic medicine by providing to the general public a range of revolutionary cosmetic products formulated with NCEF, a unique compound encapsulating in topical application the same ingredients used in injections. More than fifty cosmetic products have become available over time, all of which share the same principle: to combine optimal and clinically proven effectiveness with sensorial textures and premium packaging. Our brands are professionally recommended all over the world. We are part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our rich benefits includes giving employees access to our amazing skin care products!

Title: Customer Development Finance Manager

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Finance Director

Direct Reports: None

Exempt: Yes

Travel: 0-10%

Salary Grade : 13 - 14

CP Skin Health Group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, EltaMD, and Filorga, CP Skin Health Group is a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science. CP Skin Health Group is a part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our rich benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid disability and more. Plus our employees have access to our amazing skin care products!

Position Summary: The Customer Development Finance Manager will be responsible for providing financial leadership and support to the sales organization. This role will involve working closely with sales leaders to drive profitable growth, analyze sales performance, and develop financial forecasts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of sales operations, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely. This position is based in our Scottsdale, AZ office with a hybrid schedule of Mon - Thu in office, Friday can be remote.

Responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

• Partner with sales leadership to develop and execute sales strategies aligned with financial goals.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of sales performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage the sales forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with overall company objectives.
• Control customer and consumer investments, ensuring spending is properly planned, accrued, and managed within budget
• Administer sales incentive plans, ensuring timely validation of sales performance and accurate calculation of commissions and bonus payments.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support pricing decisions, contract negotiations, and new business initiatives.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with other finance colleagues to ensure seamless integration of sales finance activities with broader financial planning and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required by business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in finance, preferably with experience in commercial finance or similar role.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, advanced Excel, Google Sheets).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The vision requirements include close vision for heavy computer use.

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $109,600.00 - $145,000.00 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.