Commercial Finance Analyst

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, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance.
If you can make a difference and would like to help shape the future and share the success of this dynamic organization, apply to Colgate-Palmolive now.

We are looking for a:
Commercial Finance Analyst
You will be reporting directly to the Finance Manager and you will be based in our premises in Athens.

• Give financial support to the Commercial Teams in the fulfillment of shared objectives


• Control Colgate Palmolive's business investment in clients


• Perform financial analysis of business activities. Pre ROI and Post ROI


• Work closely with Retail Marketing and the Customer Development Managers in order to analyze the viability of promotional opportunities with customers


• Maintain various types of pricing conditions in SAP


• Verify and prepare customer deductions


• Assess and book ongoing monthly accruals, including trade promotions and other trade funds


• Perform account reconciliations to ensure activities are captured correctly and timely


• Partner with and challenge Customer Development Teams to identify Sales gaps or opportunities


• Perform Net Sales analyses (Customer and Product)


• Run pricing scenarios and evaluations


• Assist with understanding and presentation of monthly financial results


• Ensure that proper financial controls are in place within operations, participating in SOX testing and implementing recommendations from internal & external audits


• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational company


• University degree in Finance. Post graduate studies in Finance or Business Administration will be considered as a plus


• Strong analytical and computer skills (especially in MS Excel and Google tools)


• Excellent command of Greek and English

• Excellent Communication & interpersonal Skills


• Well organized, Planning & Priority Setting


• Team Spirit


• Results Oriented / Can-Do Attitude / Takes initiative


• Credible & trusted

• High Ethical Standards


• Eager to learn and grow as a professional in an international environment

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.