CBS FP&A Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176693 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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.
 

Role Summary

The CBS Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist leads and coordinates financial planning, budgeting, headcount cost control, and P&L variance analysis for the Colgate Business Services Center (CBS). Partnering closely with HR/Global People, Payroll Analytics, and R2R teams. The Specialist is responsible for validating Intercompany Cost-Plus billing, tracking Funding the Growth (FTG) cost-saving pipelines, and presenting executive financial performance directly to functional Directors, while driving process automation across the global CBS network.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Headcount Control: Lead the preparation, consolidation, and variance analysis of the CBS Annual Budget and periodic forecasts, partnering with HR and Payroll to manage confidential headcount projections (vacancies, restructuring, turnover) and model P&L operational costs.

• Cost-Savings Pipeline Governance (FTG): Direct the quantification, tracking, and governance of the Funding the Growth (FTG) cost-savings pipeline, ensuring that operational efficiency initiatives are realized in actual financial results and reflected in executive dashboards.

• Executive Presentation & Stakeholder Management: Translate complex financial results, FTG progress, and working capital projections into strategic insights, regularly delivering executive presentations to Directors across CS&L, Global People, and Finance.

• Intercompany Billing & Cost-Plus Validation: Collaborate closely with the Record-to-Report (R2R) team to calculate, validate, and explain Cost-Plus base cost calculations and intercompany billing variances across local subsidiaries and corporate entities.

• P&L & Financial Statement Evaluation: Project and evaluate complete CBS financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Working Capital) in synergy with R2R to ensure alignment between actual accounting records and forward-looking cash flow projections.

• Process Automation (CPI) & SOX Controls: Drive Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives, leveraging BI tools and automated dashboards to streamline forecasting cycles, monitor real-time KPIs, and maintain strict SOX compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.

• Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Control, Budgeting, or Corporate Accounting within a Shared Services Center or multinational corporation.

• Systems & Tools: Hands-on operational experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA FI-CO module).

• Languages: Advanced English proficiency.

• Core Competencies:

  • Strong ownership, self-direction, and autonomy to drive deliverables and navigate complex financial scenarios independently.

  • High emotional maturity, discretion, and strict confidentiality to handle total payroll data and confidential organizational restructuring plans.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Education: Master’s Degree or Postgraduate specialization in Finance, Corporate Governance, or Business Administration (MBA).

• SSC Financial Frameworks: Proven experience in Intercompany Cost-Plus billing mechanisms, full P&L/Balance Sheet/Working Capital forecasting, and tracking Funding the Growth (FTG) savings.

• BI & Automation Stack: Proficiency with Business Intelligence and automation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, Advanced Excel / VBA Macros).

• Accounting Standards: Deep working knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS standards, cost accounting structures, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control matrices.

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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