No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 154057 - Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Hey - Colgate is looking for you!
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Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!
If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!
Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.
Now there is a fantastic opportunity for a curious and dedicated Commercial Finance Manager to join our Northern Europe Hub Finance Team. Could this be you?
Our current Commercial Finance Manager Finland is exploring new internal development opportunities in the next year hence why we are looking for a new colleague to join our team and support our Finnish Commercial Business for a 12 month fixed term contract.
Given the size of our organisation, staying beyond this assignment, developing your future career can be an opportunity.
What’s the job purpose?
As a Commercial Finance Manager you will:
Act as a key business partner providing financial service and guidance to the General Manager, Customer Development & Consumer Experience, providing operational recommendations and advice, financial planning and analysis
Effectively running the Country Budget processes within the agreed Company goals and Strategy. Working directly with the Northern Europe Hub to ensure accurate financial reporting
Proactively assisting the Customer Development Managers (CDMs) to manage Account performance
Strict controlling of trade spending process (accruals, analysis, reconciliations)
Effectively monitoring Accounts Receivable balances
Partner with Hub team to Control & Manage local Advertising and NVO spending
Ensuring that the financial processes in Finland comply with Colgate Financial Policy and local laws
The responsibilities are:
Work with Customer Development organisation to determine the Account profitability and recommend appropriate changes for improvements
Drive the Account Planning processes, ensuring appropriate input into Budget & Estimates by Account into Planning Systems (SAP/P2A/CBP)
Monitoring Risks & Opportunities (Volume/ASP/Margin) against the Account budgets, proactively proposing solutions. Working with individual CDMs to analyse and resolve Account issues
Leading role within the monthly commercial controlling process to present latest estimates & ensure appropriate financial rigour
Work closely with CDMs and Consumer Experience to ensure that brand strategy is followed in a consistent and correct manner
Maximise financial return through promotional effectiveness (ROI, pre & post evaluations)
Provide a monthly financial overview to the Hub Finance Director and General Manager, recommending changes to improve financial effectiveness and profitability. Continuously stay updated of potential customer claims and their impact on trade spending
Provide Customer Development teams with appropriate accounting treatment for sales promotions
Monthly review of Trade payment accruals and current Customer Claims, to ensure adequate provisions exist
Support the Customer Development team in Customer negotiations & on-going evaluation of trade spend
Be an active member of the Hub Finance team
Yes - this is totally me! My key competencies and background meet these criteria:
A relevant educational degree and experience for a Commercial Finance position
Prior experience in an International Company is an advantage
The role is highly team based and requires highly developed interpersonal skills that enable a good team performance
It requires strong leadership skills to challenge and influence commercial teams
Strong communicator (verbal and written) and presentation skills, fluency in English required, Finnish an advantage
With many conflicting demands and aggressive timetables, the role requires a professional, planned, organized and prioritized approach to work, along with an objective and pragmatic manner
There is a requirement to “roll the sleeves up” and accept that, alongside the strategic work, there will always be more tedious chores to be done
Credibility of the Team is generated by consistently accurate financial plans requiring meticulous attention to detail
What’s some of the key challenges waiting for you?
To be able to play a pivotal role in determining and impacting the commercial direction of the company, whilst retaining and improving tight financial control.
If you’ve read this far, we bet it’s because you’re serious about joining a group of passionate people so just hit the “apply” button and submit your application.
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.
Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.
For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine please visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
