Job Description

Requisition ID

168084

- Posted

07/14/2025

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Finance

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United Kingdom

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England

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Surrey

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Hill's Pet Nutrition

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Travel - up to 10% of time

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Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #168084 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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.

Location:

Woking, UK

Reporting to:

Finance Manager

Why Work For Hill's Pet Nutrition:

The learning & development opportunities:

You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.

The challenge & variety

: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.

The Hill's Pet Nutrition Values

: To help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

Job Purpose

Are you a university student eager to gain real-world experience in a dynamic, global company? Do you have a passion for numbers, a curious mind, and a desire to make a tangible impact? Join our team as a

Finance & Business Intern

and kickstart your career with a leading pet food manufacturer! bThis isn't just any internship; it's an opportunity to dive deep into the operations of a fast-paced business. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining broad exposure to essential functions like

accounting, sales, brand management, and marketing

. You'll be a vital part of our team, contributing to key business objectives and seeing your work come to life.

What you will do

Financial Forecasting & Budgeting:

Contribute to the exciting world of financial planning by supporting our accounting team with forecasting and budgeting activities.

Systems Support:

Get hands-on with industry-standard financial planning tools like

SAP, CSIP, Sigma, and Atlas

, helping with their support and maintenance.

Vendor & Customer Management:

Learn the ropes of business operations by assisting with vendor and customer setup, and managing purchase order goods receipts.

Business Partnering:

Collaborate directly with our commercial teams, providing valuable financial insights and analysis on brand performance, forecasts, and budgets.

Audit Support:

Gain exposure to corporate governance by assisting the Finance Department with SOX, external, and internal audit engagements.

Month-End Activities:

Understand the core of financial reporting by supporting month-end closing activities and the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects:

Tackle diverse projects and analysis for senior leaders, honing your problem-solving and communication skills.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with teams across

Customer Development, Marketing, Customer Service, and Logistics

to drive business growth.

What you will bring

Currently pursuing a

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, or Finance.

Advanced MS Office skills

(especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Strong organizational skills

with an eye for detail.

Excellent communication skills

- you're a clear communicator who can articulate ideas effectively. A

proactive and self-motivated attitude

with a genuine "can-do" spirit. The

ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

. Someone who's

curious and not afraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo

to find better solutions. A knack for building relationships and communicating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

If you're eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a company that's passionate about pets, apply now! This internship offers an incredible chance to develop your skills and gain invaluable experience that will set you up for future success.

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.



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