Assistant Manager-Commercial Finance

Colgate-Palmolive Company Bangkok Metropolis, Thailand

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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.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: Assistant Manager-Commercial Finance

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 22/04/2026

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172847 - Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

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.

Position: Assistant Manager-Commercial Finance

Report to: Director, Commercial Finance Thailand & IndoChina

Work Location: Klongtoey, Colgate Head Office/ Monday to Thursday work at office, Friday WFH

About the Role: We are looking for an Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance to act as a strategic Business Partner to our Customer Development Department (Sales). In this role, you will go beyond the numbers—providing financial analysis & planning, actionable insights, and ROI analysis to drive sustainable and profitable growth for the company.

What You Will Do:

Customer P&L Analysis & Strategy: Continuously monitor and analyze Customer P&L. Provide financial leadership and actionable recommendations to the Customer Development (Sales) Team to ensure profitability objectives are met.
Revenue & Margin Optimization: Manage Gross-to-Net (GtN) processes and optimize promotional investments (Trade Spend) to maximize ROI and protect overall business margins.
Drive Net Sales Value (NSV): Partner with the Sales team to achieve and exceed targeted Net Sales Value (NSV) while strategically minimizing discounts, returns, and other profit leakages.
Financial Control & Compliance: Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, manage rebate accruals/settlements, and maintain compliance with corporate policies (US GAAP/SOX).

What We Are Looking For:

Experience: 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Partnering (FMCG industry experience is highly preferred).
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
Technical Skills: Strong expertise in P&L management, GtN, budgeting, and ROI analysis. Advanced MS Excel skills (Financial modeling, scenario analysis).
Commercial Acumen: You understand market dynamics and how the business makes money, allowing you to offer proactive solutions rather than just reporting the past.
Communication & Influence: Excellent ability to translate complex financial data into clear narratives for non-finance stakeholders, with strong negotiation and collaboration skills.

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. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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