Customer Development Finance Manager

Colgate • Scottsdale, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. CP Skin Health Group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, EltaMD, and Filorga, CP Skin Health Group is a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science. CP Skin Health Group is a part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our rich benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid disability and more. Plus our employees have access to our amazing skin care products! 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. The ideal candidate 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• matching 401K
• company-paid disability
• access to our amazing skin care products
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level