MidFull TimeEN
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172702 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, 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.
Location: Mexico City (CDMX)
Are you a proactive finance professional with a "collection backbone" and a passion for accuracy? As our Collection & Coding Analyst, you will be the guardian of Filorga’s cash flow, managing the end-to-end process of customer remittances and outstanding balances. You will play a critical role in ensuring our P&L reflects true commercial activity by resolving complex deductions and maintaining a high-precision Accounts Receivable (AR) ledger. In this role, you will advance Colgate-Palmolive’s purpose to Make More Smiles by transforming financial data into polished, actionable business value.
Cash Flow Oversight & Collection: Proactively secure payments by acting as the primary point of contact for resolving unidentified funds and managing outstanding balances to optimize the collection cycle.
Remittance Validation & Coding: Capture detailed payment information and missing backups to accurately code deductions (pricing, promotions, shipping), ensuring financial transparency and alignment with governance standards.
Reporting & Trend Analysis: Generate and analyze aging reports to identify deduction trends, providing strategic narratives to management to enhance consumer insight and business value.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Cash Application, Logistics, and Sales teams to align on adjustments and settle disputes efficiently.
Stakeholder Service: Manage high-volume inquiries via dedicated mailboxes with a focus on "first contact resolution" to maintain excellence in global customer relationships.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a high-paced Shared Service environment involving hands-on deployment of Order to Cash (O2C) principles.
Technical Skills: Solid understanding of general accounting principles and the ability to conduct root-cause analysis.
Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Google Tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Word.
Languages: Advanced Business English (Written and Oral) is mandatory.
Systems: Previous experience with SAP, specifically in data extraction and financial analysis.
Advanced Tools: Advanced proficiency in Excel for complex data modeling.
Core Competencies: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Industry Experience: Previous experience in a Global Consumer Goods (CPG) environment.
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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