Customer Development Finance Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169037 - Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Who We Are

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.

The Customer Development Finance Manager will be responsible for providing financial leadership and support to the sales organization. This role will involve working closely with sales leaders to drive profitable growth, analyze sales performance, and develop financial forecasts. You will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of sales operations, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely.

 

This position is based in our Scottsdale, AZ office with a hybrid schedule of Mon - Thu in office, Friday can be remote. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with sales leadership to develop and execute sales strategies aligned with financial goals.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of sales performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage the sales forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with overall company objectives.
• Control customer and consumer investments, ensuring spending is properly planned, accrued, and managed within budget 
• Administer sales incentive plans, ensuring timely validation of sales performance and accurate calculation of commissions and bonus payments.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support pricing decisions, contract negotiations, and new business initiatives.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with other finance colleagues to ensure seamless integration of sales finance activities with broader financial planning and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required by business needs.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive experience in finance, preferably with experience in commercial finance or similar role

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, advanced Excel, Google Sheets)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $106,400.00 - $150,000.00 USD

Pay 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.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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