Corporate Finance Intern, Global Supply Chain (Jun 2024)

About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer goods company renowned for its oral care, personal care, and household products. With a history spanning over two centuries, the company has consistently delivered innovative solutions for maintaining hygiene and well-being. Colgate-Palmolive's commitment to sustainability and community engagement underscores its status as a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Your role

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions and making impactful contributions.

The qualified candidate will be able to work in New York full-time during the summer months and part-time through the academic school year beginning in June 2024. The Global Supply Chain Finance group offers a great challenge and a tremendous opportunity for personal as well as professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with plant controllers worldwide to consolidate plant production results monthly while performing the analytics to assess the volumes, material and conversion cost variances and spend
• Prepare Plant Production executive overview monthly for Chief Procurement Officer and World Wide Director of Global Supply Chain
• Prepare monthly logistics P&L (freight and warehousing costs world-wide)
• Participate in a special project to enhance the Plant Production Reporting process to engineer governance and drive accuracy of key time sensitive deliverables
• Work on an Action Learning Project (ALP) to be assigned at the beginning of the internship and present results at the end of the internship

Training & development

At Colgate-Palmolive, interns embark on a transformative journey, diving into immersive, hands-on projects across diverse functions, from marketing to technology, under the mentorship of industry veterans. This experience is enriched with tailored workshops and networking events, designed to nurture professional growth and innovation. Here, interns not only contribute to real-world solutions but also carve their paths in a global community committed to caring and collaboration.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• A Wide Range of Medical Insurance Options (EPO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options)
• Generous 401(k) savings plan
• Free financial planning and financial education
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Time 
• Paid Holidays (and flex holidays)
• Summer Hours (varies by location and role)  
• Flexible hybrid work offerings based on role
• Learning Fridays company-wide initiative, etc.

Career progression

Colgate's internship journey fuels personal growth via immersive experiences, dynamic mentorship, and real-world challenges. This holistic approach nurtures skills, drives innovation, and paves pathways to potential full-time roles within the globally acclaimed company, while gained expertise acts as a gateway to diverse future career prospects.

Work-life balance

Colgate-Palmolive values work-life balance as a cornerstone of its corporate culture, fostering an environment where employees thrive both personally and professionally. Through flexible schedules, wellness initiatives, and supportive management, it empowers its workforce to achieve harmony between their careers and personal lives, nurturing a vibrant and fulfilling work experience.

Culture & vibe

Colgate-Palmolive thrives as a dynamic hub where innovation and tradition blend seamlessly. The atmosphere exudes collaborative energy, echoing the company's commitment to teamwork and creativity. From the sleek modern offices to the vibrant interactions, they cultivate a culture where passion for consumer well-being drives every aspect of their global endeavors.

About you

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Excellent computer literacy (Google Suite,Excel).
• High level of accuracy for entering data and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Planning and organization skills with ability the to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to work about 15-20 hours per week during the academic school year.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong understanding of basic Accounting principles.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobs.colgate.com
• colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/who-we-are/stories/working-at-colgate-palmolive
• youtube.com/@colgatepalmolive