Financial Analyst, Credit & Collections (Overland Park, KS, US)

<style type="text/css"> </style> <style type="text/css"> </style> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">No Relocation Assistance Offered<br>Job Number #175386 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States<br><br><strong>Who We Are</strong><br><br>Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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!<br><br>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.</span><br> </p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As the Financial Analyst, Credit &amp; Collections, you will serve as the strategic subject matter expert for Hill’s Credit-to-Cash (C2C) operations. In this role, you will bridge local financial management with our Colgate Business Services (CBS) shared services team—driving Accounts Receivable performance, deduction analytics, compliance, and digital payment transformations across the organization.</span></p> <h1><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Work visa sponsorship is <span style="text-decoration:underline">not available</span> for this position.</span></strong></span></h1> <h1><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">What you'll do</span></strong></span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Strategic Credit-to-Cash (C2C) Ownership:</strong> Act as the primary C2C subject matter expert, collaborating with shared services (CBS) and local finance to resolve collection delays, validate deductions, and manage high-level customer escalations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>AR Analytics &amp; Process Optimization: </strong>Analyze Accounts Receivable data to deliver actionable insights on customer payment behaviors, deduction trends, and process bottlenecks to streamline regional credit operations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Credit Governance &amp; Documentation:</strong> Direct credit-related approval workflows, manage secure document processing, and serve as the main operational liaison for credit correspondence across all levels of management.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Digital Transformation &amp; Project Leadership: </strong>Partner on key financial modernization initiatives, including the rollout of digital payment portals, customer statement automation, and continuous workflow enhancements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Compliance &amp; System Controls:</strong> Lead internal SOX compliance oversight, execute routine SAP user access reviews, and maintain rigid operational controls across financial systems.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt;padding-bottom:1.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related discipline</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">3+ years of experience in a finance environment</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to use common business software (i.e., Google Office Suite and SAP)</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:1.2;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <h1 style="line-height:1.2;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Preferred Qualifications </span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel with strong analytical capabilities to interpret data and evaluate financial performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of simplifying complex financial concepts, driving cross-functional alignment, and building strong team partnerships.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while guiding and directing tasks for cross-functional partners, virtual teams, and external resources.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif"> </span></p><style type="text/css"> </style> <style type="text/css"> </style> <p><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong><br>Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD<br><br>Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.<br><br>Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.<br><br><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong><br>Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.<br><br>Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. 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