Customer Finance Manager

Full–time

Posted on: 5 days ago

Role Overview:
In this strategic commercial finance role at Colgate-Palmolive Company, you will be responsible for optimizing trade spend ROI and translating complex data into actionable growth strategies to drive branch profitability. You will oversee customer and operational lifecycle management, maintain internal controls, and ensure SOX compliance. Additionally, you will conduct field visits to align financial strategy with market execution.

Key Responsibilities:
- Trade Spend Management: Plan and handle trade spends for the branch, collaborating with the Branch Retail Environment (RE) Manager to ensure a return on investment approach.
- Trade Investment Optimization: Analyze and evaluate ROI of trade spending and promotions across key retailers and channels.
- Data & Insights: Utilize data and analytics tools to provide actionable commercial insights for senior leadership.
- Customer Management: Coordinate customer operations, receivables management, claims settlement, and tax issues.
- Warehouse Management: Handle warehouse billing and maintain control measures for compliance and efficiency.
- Budget Management: Manage branch overheads within budget and ensure timely settlement of expense claims.
- Financial Performance: Drive delivery of branch P&L to meet annual financial targets.
- Internal Controls: Uphold a robust internal control environment to ensure compliance with SOX regulations.
- Field Visits: Conduct regular visits to warehouses, stockists, and markets for operational alignment.

Qualifications Required:
- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is essential.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of proven professional experience in finance or commercial strategy.
- Financial Competence: Strong financial leadership, budget management, and SOX internal controls.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to leverage data and analytics tools for clear commercial recommendations.

Additional Company Details:
Colgate-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. The company values inclusivity, courage, and caring, fostering a culture that inspires common goals and a brighter, healthier future for all.

Note: Omitted the details about the company's commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity employment as they were not directly related to the job role. Role Overview:
In this strategic commercial finance role at Colgate-Palmolive Company, you will be responsible for optimizing trade spend ROI and translating complex data into actionable growth strategies to drive branch profitability. You will oversee customer and operational lifecycle management, maintain internal controls, and ensure SOX compliance. Additionally, you will conduct field visits to align financial strategy with market execution.

Key Responsibilities:
- Trade Spend Management: Plan and handle trade spends for the branch, collaborating with the Branch Retail Environment (RE) Manager to ensure a return on investment approach.
- Trade Investment Optimization: Analyze and evaluate ROI of trade spending and promotions across key retailers and channels.
- Data & Insights: Utilize data and analytics tools to provide actionable commercial insights for senior leadership.
- Customer Management: Coordinate customer operations, receivables management, claims settlement, and tax issues.
- Warehouse Management: Handle warehouse billing and maintain control measures for compliance and efficiency.
- Budget Management: Manage branch overheads within budget and ensure timely settlement of expense claims.
- Financial Performance: Drive delivery of branch P&L to meet annual financial targets.
- Internal Controls: Uphold a robust internal control environment to ensure compliance with SOX regulations.
- Field Visits: Conduct regular visits to warehouses, stockists, and markets for operational alignment.

Qualifications Required:
- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is essential.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of proven professional experience in finance or commercial strategy.
- Financial Competence: Strong financial leadership, budget management, and SOX internal controls.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to leverage data and analytics tools for clear commercial recommendations.

Additional Company Details:
Colgate-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. The company values inclusivity, courage, and caring, fostering a culture that inspires common goals and a brighter, healthier future for all.

Note: Omitted the details about the company's commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity employment as they were not directly related to the job role.