Plant Finance Manager

Colgate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - USD 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer products company is seeking a Plant Finance Head to oversee financial operations, manage budgeting and costing at the plant level. Ideal candidates should be Chartered Accountants with at least 6 years in manufacturing finance, skilled in financial analysis and decision-making. Successful applicants will focus on improving cost efficiency and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role emphasizes leadership and analytical abilities while contributing to an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in finance with a focus on manufacturing or plant finance.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Hands-on experience in standard costing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations within the plant, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage SKU level standard costing and new product costing.
• Ensure delivery of plant conversion costs and lead savings initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Costing

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP FI & CO Module

S4 Hana

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 08/01/2026

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country. Job Number#171106 - Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose

The Plant Finance Head will lead all financial activities at the plant level, ensuring financial control, budgeting, costing, capital expenditure, cost efficiency, and inventory controls. This role requires strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of manufacturing finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations within the plant, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting with detailed variance analysis.
• Own the SKU level standard costing annually, new product costing, and periodic review of existing FG SKU costing with understanding of BOM.
• Ensure delivery of Plant conversion costs, track expenses, and lead the savings initiative at Plant through Funding the growth program.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling, NPV & payback workings with inputs to director of manufacturing on project viability.
• Focus on working capital – Plant inventory controls, payables management, open GRIR, vendor advances & deposits, CWIP ageing & idle assets.
• Effective stewardship through timely reporting for PPRs, Sox controls, Plant compliances including department of industries, GST authorities & others.
• Act as a Key member of Plant leadership team (PLT) and sounding board to Director of manufacturing.
• Fixed assets management: Capex spends against budget, CWIP ageing, timely capitalisations, assets tagging, assets retirement & scrapping and post implementation CEB evaluations.
• Work closely with SCF head, Plant finance peers & supply chain teams in HO.

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with strong costing background.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in finance, with a focus on manufacturing or plant finance.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Hands‑on experience in Standard costing, FI & CO Module in SAP.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Experience in S4 Hana implementation is an added advantage.

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, colour, 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.