Financial Analyst

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.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. 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.This position is based in Richmond, Indiana, a global and strategic Pet Food manufacturing site. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing value added reporting and analysis to achieve budget goals and supporting continuous improvement activities relating to Finance.  This position focuses on Accounts Payable, Material Variances, Inventory and Fixed Assets. What you'll doFinancial Closing & Reporting: Lead month-end closing activities, including the preparation of precise journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and the monthly Plant Performance Report for controller review.Variance Analysis & Forecasting: Partner with budget owners and Plant Controllers to analyze expense variances, develop accurate accruals, and actively drive the annual operating budget, standard costing, and quarterly Latest Estimate (LE) forecasts.Operations & Spend Management: Optimize SAP purchase order (PO) workflows, monitor open commitments, ensure timely goods receipts, and collaborate with engineering to financially close capital projects and track vendor spending.Internal Controls & Asset Protection: Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit testing, enforce internal control SOPs, manage fixed assets reporting, and coordinate cycle and year-end inventory physical counts.Continuous Improvement & Partnership: Drive Accounts Payable (A/P) process improvements to reduce transactional costs, analyze production orders to minimize absolute material losses, and deliver periodic financial training to cross-functional plant teams.Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field2+ year of prior accounting/finance related work experienceVery strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google SuitsAbility to research and resolve invoice issues, while working with different parties (vendors, budget owners and corporate departments.Preferred QualificationsExperience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning systemsGoogle Workspace tools (ideally also DOMO, Data Studio & AODocs)Ability to multi-task and work efficiently with in team environment to meet deadlinesEnglish ProficiencyCompensation and BenefitsSalary Range $76,800.00 - $107,500.00 USDPay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.