Finance Manager
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance, Accounting & Finance
Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting
Start Date:
27/10/2026
On-site
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number 177070 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Who We AreColgate-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.
Hub: Northern Europe
Reporting to: Budget & Planning Director
Salary Range : 59400 - 66000
Why Work For Colgate PalmoliveThe learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.
The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
The Colgate Values: Caring, global teamwork and continuous improvement are integral to how we operate every day
Job PurposeThe Finance Manager supports financial governance, balance sheet integrity, and compliance across the Northern Europe Hub. The role plays a key part in delivering plan-to-actual variance analysis across statutory accounts, transfer pricing, treasury, and payroll, while driving working capital efficiencies and process optimisation.
Main Responsibilities:oversee end to end from planning to Actual
- Balance Sheet : Oversee end-to-end balance sheet integrity, driving robust monthly balance sheet reconciliations, aging reviews, and resolution of open items across Hub entities.
- Controls: Collaborate on statutory financial statement and audits
- Transfer Pricing: Oversee end-to-end transfer pricing execution, intercompany agreements, and policy alignment with global tax guidelines and local regulations.
- Working Capital Optimization: Drive performance across key working capital levers (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory) to release cash.
- Cash Generation Strategy: Partner across functions to identify cash enhancement opportunities, refine free cash flow forecasting, and optimise the cash conversion cycle.
- Process Streamlining: Critically evaluate and redesign B&P and financial reporting workflows to eliminate redundancy, accelerate close timelines, and enhance accuracy.
- Financial Expertise: expertise in statutory reporting, transfer pricing, corporate tax, payroll compliance, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow/working capital modelling.
- Systems Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, SAP, and Business Warehouse skills.
- Planning & Execution: Strong ability to prioritise tasks, meet strict…
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