Credit to Cash Manager

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. Travel Required: up to 10% of time. Hybrid. Job Number# - Taguig, National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines. 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. Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose In collaboration with senior commercial leaders and key distributors, you will play a critical role in enhancing Colgate-Palmolive Philippines’ approach to credit management, collections, and distributor partnerships. This position offers the opportunity to influence high-impact business processes, drive operational efficiency, and uphold excellence in receivables management. The role reports directly to the Finance Sr. Director. Responsibilities Implement and review Credit and Collection policies, ensuring day-to-day operational excellence. Oversee and enforce Credit Limit policies to manage company risk exposure. Deliver on Accounts Receivable KPIs, focusing on cash collection, deduction aging, and Days Sales Outstanding. Proactively control and minimize outstanding distributor claims for smooth cash flow. Collaborate with commercial partners to provide accurate provisions for annual distributor contract renewals. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum of 8 years’ diversified experience in finance. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheet. Proficient in SAP systems. Preferred Qualifications Strong oral and written communication abilities with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated influence and negotiation skills—able to build cooperation and resolve issues effectively. Proven record of teamwork and collaboration across cross‑functional groups. Experience navigating and initiating change, showing adaptability and confidence amid ambiguity. People management experience, fostering a team culture of sharing and development. Exposure to the FMCG/ Consumer goods industry is a plus. #LI-HR1 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. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr