Sr. Business Specialist

Job Description 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 recognized 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 programs 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. Information at a Glance Apply now Job Title: Sr. Business Specialist Travel Required?: No Travel Posting Start Date: 6/23/26 Hybrid Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #174380 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Who We Are 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! 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. Title: Sr.Business Specialist- Finance Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose: We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional with 5 to 6 years of experience in SAP Finance - Sr.Business Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for business facing support & development for various applications in SAP Finance - GL, AR, AP , FA, PA, Bank Accounting, Closing,Consolidation The role requires the person to act as a professional for the global business processes within the function, lead the execution of different projects activities and ensure the smooth execution of critical business processes. The person will be required to collaborate with business teams / technical teams and IT counterparts for daily support incidents and project activities in different business areas across all geographies. Ability to capture the requirements related to business problems and transform that into a solution design. Responsibilities : This position is for an Individual contributor who would be responsible for the following SAP knowledge in Finance General accounting,Bank Accounting Payments and Reconciliation, Accounts Payable & Receivable,Fixed Assets, Profitability Analysis,Month end closing, consolidation, Integration with SD & MM Knowledge in ABAP debugging, Report Painter would be added advantage Experience on S/4 Hana SAP Finance in all sub-module t is must Strong core process knowledge about manufacturing/ consumer based industry Deliver day to day application support including response to emergencies (24x7) Manage & perform the design, configuration & testing of SAP & other applications for projects, upgrades, implementations and roll outs Maintain standards of system performance & reliability by following procedures, analyzing root causes & continuous improvement Enforce global governance, project steps & documentation Ability to independently connect with business to understand the requirement and recommend a suitable solution Ability to function as support coordinator balancing resource loads, tracking SLA progress Ability to draft functional specifications for developers for specific custom developments Stay updated with the latest technological advancement and changes in the world of SAP development and other technologies. Adapt to these changes by self-training and research work Mentor and coach junior developer resources Required Qualifications : Any Bachelor’s Degree( Commerce graduates preferred),any post graduate, CA, ICWA/CMA In depth knowledge any one area in General accounting, Accounts Receivable, SAP Banking, Treasury & Risk management integration to SAP accounting and payment would be an added advantage Business process knowledge in Customer invoice , Vendor Invoice, Payment, bank reconciliation, Month end process, costing. Strong oral & written communication skills Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems logically Ability to seek and identify root cause Should be flexible and adaptable to new technologies Preferred Qualifications : Working in the SAP S/4 Hana environment. Exposure to Bank Accounting & AR,AP,GL,Bank Reconciliation, PA,Month End Process,Consolidation/Group reporting Having domain experience of working in manufacturing organization 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. #LI-Hybrid