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.
Job Title: Business Analyst, FinanceTravel Required?
: Travel - 25% of time
Date: 3 Jan 2025
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#164658 - Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Who We AreColgate-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.
Business Analyst, FinanceBased in Citywest, Dublin, as part of the Global IT organisation for Colgate, the successful applicant will be a key part of the European team responsible for delivering Finance solutions across the Europe Africa EurAsia regions.
The work is fast paced, leading edge and relies on great collaboration between all team members both IT and with our business partners. Scope of responsibility:The successful candidate will be part of a global team that is helping to shape Colgate-Palmolive Systems to meet Finance needs of the future.
The role entails partnership with Business functions and working as part of a broader IT team delivering Finance IT solutions that streamline and improve processes for our business. Specific responsibilities will include:Implementing and supporting Financial IT solutions to meet the needs of our business (specifically budget and planning applications)Communicating status on assigned deliverables to project managers / direct line managerWorking as part of a larger diverse IT teamCompleting project documentation as required during the phases of a project e.g.
requirements gathering, test cycles (Sprints) and CutoverPartnering with business and other IT stakeholders e.g.requirements gathering, testing, cutover and supportCandidates applying should have the following:A team mindset with attention to detail and a willingness to work as part of a larger teamAbility to work on your own initiativeEffective Communication Skills and Fluent in EnglishBachelor's Degree in either Information Technology / Computer Science / Finance disciplines3 to 4 years of technical IT implementation experience in at least one of the following areas (It is an advantage to have implementation experience in more than one of the areas mentioned).Configuration/development in SAP Financial applicationsSAP Analytics on cloudTechnical experience with Relational databases, query authoring (SQL, Python) as well as working with a variety of databases and data structures in cloud based environments (GCP/Cloud, AWS or Azure)Technical experience on Data flow, Data Pipeline & Workflow management tools: Airflow, Luigi etc (preferred)Technical experience in visualisation technologies e.g.
Power BI, Sigma, Domo and/or TableauKnowledge of Financial statements, reporting structure and KPIsAnalytical skills - ability to analyse, synthesise and interpret financial data and develop IT solutionsScoping and Requirements gathering experienceExperience working with a project methodology e.g.
agileThe following skills are an advantage for candidates applying for this position:Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting, budget and planning technologies with multiple dimensionsExperience of working with global or remote teamsIndustrial experience in the FMCG or in a Consumer product companyOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionAchieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity EmployerColgate 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.
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