Job Description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #170212 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Who We Are
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 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.
Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:
Become an integral member of the FP&A team at Colgate India, where you will be the financial steward for the Advertisement and Promotion(A&P) expenditure. This role demands a strong ability to partner with cross functional teams to plan, track, and optimize media investments. Own budget allocation, month-end close activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective use of A&P funds.
Responsibilities :
Budgeting and allocation
?Collaborate with Marketing, Brand, and Finance stakeholders to build and finalize the annual budget and review periodic LE (Latest Estimates)
?Allocate budgeted spend appropriately across Advertising and Promotion (A&P) categories and sub-brands
Spend management and reporting
Regularly track and monitor media spend; ensure actuals are within approved budgets.
?Provide timely spend tracking, variance analysis, and actionable insights to stakeholders.
Month-end close and accounting
?Perform month-end close activities: post accounting entries, review/post accruals, and reconcile balances.
?Review open purchase orders (POs), manage Internal order (IO), and ensure proper cut-offs.
Controls and compliance
?Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and Colgate financial policies.
??Support Global Corporate audit, statutory, and internal audits; deliver accurate, timely documentation.
Process improvement
?Standardize and improve spend governance processes and reconciliation routines.
Document key controls and closing procedures.
Required Qualifications:
CA with minimum 2 years of experience
Strong understanding of business and FP&A background
Strong analytical and reasoning skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as SAP, or similar systems.
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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, 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.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this should you require accommodation.
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