Financial Analyst

Position Overview

Hill's Pet Nutrition, part of Colgate‑Palmolive since 1976, is a global pet‑nutrition leader. This Financial Analyst position in Richmond, Indiana supports finance operations and continuous improvement.

Location: Richmond, Indiana (On‑site).
Travel: up to 10% of time.
Work visa sponsorship: not available.

• Financial Closing & Reporting: Lead month‑end closing activities, prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet items, and produce the monthly Plant Performance Report.
• Variance Analysis & Forecasting: Partner with budget owners and plant controllers to analyze expense variances, develop accruals, and drive annual operating budget, standard costing, and quarterly Latest Estimate forecasts.
• Operations & Spend Management: Optimize SAP PO workflows, monitor open commitments, ensure timely goods receipts, and collaborate with engineering to close capital projects and track vendor spending.
• Internal Controls & Asset Protection: Support SOX audit testing, enforce internal‑control SOPs, manage fixed‑asset reporting, and coordinate cycle and year‑end inventory physical counts.
• Continuous Improvement & Partnership: Improve A/P processes to reduce transactional costs, analyze production orders to minimize material losses, and deliver financial training to cross‑functional plant teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting/finance work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Workspace.
• Ability to research and resolve invoice issues in collaboration with vendors, budget owners and corporate departments.

• Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (ideally DOMO, Data Studio & AODocs).
• Ability to multi‑task and work efficiently in a team environment to meet deadlines.

Salary Range: $76,800.00 – $ USD. Pay is based on experience, qualifications and location. Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing and long‑term incentives (Executive‑level roles).

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, 401(k) with company matching (subject to eligibility), at least 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees: 120 hours), 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave in accordance with local laws.

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 (U.S. positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete the accommodation request form if you require accommodation.

We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered to contribute meaningfully to the business.