Job Title: Sr Finance Manager Hill's ANZ Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Hybrid work environment Travel required up to 10% of time Job Number: No relocation assistance offered Key Responsibilities Lead the Strategic Financial Planning Process: Own the long‑range financial planning process, translating business strategy into financial targets and resource allocation. Oversight of Budget & LE Cycle: Provide strategic direction and final review for the development, consolidation and presentation of the annual budget (BUD) and latest estimates (LE) prepared by a direct report. Key Stakeholder Partnering: Act as the primary financial partner to the ANZ Commercial Leadership Team, providing financial analysis, insights and scenario planning to influence major business decisions and investment strategies, including Revenue Growth Management (RGM) plans. Process Transformation: Lead initiatives to leverage finance technology tools and best practices to transform and simplify planning processes, improving efficiency, accuracy and strategic alignment. People Management and Development Manage and Mentor: Directly manage and develop the Finance team, providing clear objectives, performance feedback and coaching to build a high‑performing team. Resource Allocation: Ensure optimal allocation of the team’s time and resources to strategic priorities and compliance requirements. Financial Analysis and Reporting P&L Performance Ownership: Own the delivery of net sales, margin & NPAT through the monthly discipline process and cross‑functional partnership, including early identification of issues and opportunities. Strategic Exhibit Review: Review and approve budget/LE exhibits and final reporting packages for review with the Finance Leader and General Manager. Deep Dive Analysis: Oversee complex financial analyses, including margin analysis, Non‑Variable Overhead (NVO) strategy and A&P spend effectiveness, ensuring key drivers, risks and opportunities are clearly articulated to senior management. Integration with Global & CDT: Coordinate with the global Hill’s team for central costs and strategic alignment, and with CDT Finance for critical volume, mix and pricing analysis components. Month End & Compliance Oversight Financial Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and monthly rolling estimates (MREs) by overseeing month‑end preparation activities and reporting performed by the team. Compliance: Oversee SOX and internal control compliance for all budgeting and planning processes. Audit: Coordinate and own external audit deliverables. Ad‑Hoc Projects: Lead complex, ad‑hoc financial projects and deep‑dive analysis as required by senior leadership. Qualifications Relevant degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) membership required. At least 7+ years’ experience in a commercial finance position, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or people‑management role. Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and process improvement within an FMCG organization. Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions at a senior level. Preferred Qualifications MBA or other advanced business qualification. Expert proficiency with financial systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced data analytics tools. Experience managing or overseeing a direct report. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non‑finance audiences. 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, 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. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr