Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #166246 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 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.   The Customer Finance Manager - Direct Trade is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial aspects of direct trade with strategic customers. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial analysis, reporting, and strategic insights to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management: Oversee financial transactions and processes related to direct trade activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, manage, and track budgets and forecasts for customer accounts involved in direct trade. Provide variance analyses and recommend corrective actions when necessary. Strategic Analysis: Analyze financial data to provide insights into customer profitability, trade spend, and pricing strategies. Make recommendations to optimize financial performance and support decision-making. Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align financial strategies with business goals. Facilitate communication between finance and other departments to enhance customer relationships and drive revenue growth. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with direct trade agreements. Ensure all financial dealings comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Reporting: Prepare and present regular financial reports, including trend analysis and performance metrics, to senior management. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting related to direct trade. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder satisfaction. Lead initiatives to implement best practices in financial management and reporting. CA with 8+ years of experience Minimum of 2 years of experience in sale finance, with a focus on direct trade  Strong analytical skills and experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with key stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as SAP, or similar systems. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way. 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. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #LI-Hybrid