Cost Especialist

Colgate-Palmolive Company Sandaun, Papua New Guinea

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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: Supply Chain Finance Specialist, Controlling

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

Posting Start Date: 10/04/2026

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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172262 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

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.

Title: Cost Especialist

Location: San Jose Iturbide.

Role Summary:

The Cost Specialist for Personal Care, Bar Soaps is the key financial steward of the focus factory and is a strategic partner to provide financial guidance and direction to the operations team to ensure the long-term success of the focus factory and its operations.

Key Responsibilities

Budget & Cost Management: Oversee focus factory spending to meet KPI targets (Cost per Case/Ton) by monitoring labor, utilities, maintenance, and fixed conversion costs.
Standard Costing & Master Data: Lead standard cost calculations and intercompany pricing, collaborating with Global CBS to ensure accurate master data, rate routings, and variance explanations.
Financial Closing & Compliance: Execute month-end closing activities in coordination with CBS to maintain financial integrity, data accuracy, and timely reporting.
Balance Sheet & Fixed Assets: Manage reconciliations (Prepaids, Accruals, GR/IR) and the full fixed asset lifecycle, including CEB project capitalizations, physical counts, and depreciation simulations.
Performance Analysis & Strategy: Analyze financial statements and plant performance drivers to provide timely insights and recommend strategic solutions for financial issues.
Working Capital & Inventory Control: Optimize working capital through effective internal controls, SLOB material reviews, and physical inventory management to mitigate risks.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance and Business.
+5 years of experience in finance, Budget & Planning, Costs or Accounting.
English (advanced level).

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent skills in SAP or equivalent ERP system.
Accounting and Financial Expertise
Advance knowledge of Excel and google suite (Google Sheets and Slides)

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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