Manager - Brand Finance

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Job Number #174558 - 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

Toothpaste business. This role demands a strong ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders, translating financial data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities :

Developing and driving strategic pricing decisions to enhance profitability and market competitiveness.

Conducting thorough evaluations of promotional activities, including ROI analysis, to optimize marketing effectiveness; ensuring we do what is right for the business.

Taking ownership of the profitability management for Toothpaste brands.

Be the key business partner for Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain, providing financial guidance and support.

Leading the forecasting process in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate and insightful P&L forecasts, measuring actual delivery against those forecasts.

Overseeing the monthly closing process and the preparation of insightful management reports, including the tracking of key performance indicators.

Delivering in-depth analysis of business performance as a critical component of the monthly reporting cycle.

Managing the budgeting and forecasting process.

Creating comprehensive reports on the performance of new product innovations.

Participating in automation and digitization projects within the Finance function to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

CA with minimum 7 years of experience

Strong understanding of business and FP&A background (must)

Strong analytical and reasoning skills

Strong communication and Presentation skills

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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.

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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