GDX Financial Operations Consultant

Job Description:
Who We Are
-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as , Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Toms of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hills Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community well-being, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources, and improving childrens oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by its values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
Global Design Experience is the creative, visionary team responsible for the -Palmolive global portfolio of products, which are found in 75% of homes around the world. We have over 20 brands in five categories Home Care, Oral Care, Personal Care, Skin Health, and Pet Care. Our deliverables range from the emotional components of a brand (look, tone, and feel, brand identity) to the visual identity (product and package design, digital, video, and photo production) for all of our brands. We are design-obsessed.

We\'re looking for a Financial Operations Consultant to support our Global Design Experience team on a part-time basis. The role of the Financial Operations Consultant is critical for ensuring seamless financial operations, data integrity, and strategic support across various business functions. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a strong grasp of financial processes, technical systems, vendor relations, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Reporting:  Head of Design Programs
Location: Remote

Responsibilities
Manage the comprehensive purchase order process for overall project spending for the Global Design Experience team (approximately $20M%2B annually for 25%2B team members in Global Design Experience) as well supplementary support for cross border needs, and Division Design teams.
Conduct detailed financial analysis to confirm costs, provide budget details, and identify discrepancies in billing, or project trackers.
Collaborate with Design Managers, Finance, Administrators and Design Operations as needed.
Perform reconciliation and variance analysis between financial systems like PPM and SAP to ensure data accuracy and identify anomalies.
Oversee and manage charge backs, accruals and contribute to financial reporting for accurate financial statements.
Manage and communicate budget details, updates, and burn rate information with design managers, contributing to strategic budget management.
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across disparate systems, including validating, cross-referencing, and correcting data in shared trackers, PPM, and Ariba.
Generate and distribute critical reports (e.g., quarterly PPM reports, weekly Subsidiary Action Reports, etc) to finance and design team management, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
Manage vendor spending limits and seek special approvals for high-value purchase orders.
Conduct large-scale compliance and risk management tasks related to the supplier base, such as quarterly process reviews and policy guidance.

Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial operations, procurement, or a related field with significant exposure to complex system management and cross-functional collaboration.
Proficiency in financial and enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and Ariba
Demonstrated ability to perform advanced technical troubleshooting and resolve complex system and data integrity issues.
Strong analytical skills with proven experience in financial analysis, budget management, and reconciliation across disparate data sources.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear advisory guidance and training to diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage complex vendor relationships and ensure compliance.
Laser-sharp project management skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Experience with cross-functional collaboration and acting as an informal operational hub.
Ability to work autonomously in a global context and contribute to a collaborative and innovative environment.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience of 5 years in purchasing.