Finance Analytics Intern

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.
 

The purpose of the Finance Analytics CoE is to drive Governance, Value Framing, Prioritization and Execution of  Analytics solutions across the Finance organization to create organizational efficiency. The CoE will evaluate the use of data and analytics (data quality, data model design, best practices); collaborate with GIT and Colgate Analytics team; build and maintain Analytics Capabilities; facilitate trainings and finance employees awareness of new tools and methodologies

The Finance Analytics Intern supports  the Finance Analytics CoE and internal stakeholders  identify high value and actionable business questions. This position will help evaluate, conceptualize and build machine learning, predictive modeling, simulations, and optimization solutions that will help answer key stakeholder questions.

The Finance Analytics Intern will also support the COE Analytics team to implement new analytics solutions. The Finance Analytics Internship is located in Piscataway, New Jersey. 

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes and builds predictive modeling, simulations, and optimization solutions to address business questions or use cases
• Applies ML and AI to analytics algorithms to build inferential and predictive models allowing for scalable solutions to be deployed across the business
• Conducts model validations and continuous improvement of the algorithms, capabilities, or solutions built
• Study large amounts of data to discover trends and patterns through various technologies like BigQuery and SQL 
• Evaluate the use of Gen AI in Finance Analytics to enhance and facilitate financial analysis
• Support the development of end to end business solutions from data extraction, data preparation, data mining to statistical modeling and then building business presentations in partnership with GIT
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, CBS Analytics, GIT Developers
• 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

Qualifications:

• Current student pursuing a B.S. or M.S.  in Statistics,  Mathematics , or Computer Science
• Experience on developing statistical models, such as linear regression, ridge regression, lasso, random forest, SVM, gradient boosting, logistic regression, K-Means Clustering, Hierarchical Clustering, Bayesian Regression etc. a plus 
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc. a plus 
• Experience on coding languages such as Python, R, or SQL preferred 
• Understanding of visualization tool such as Tableau, Domo, Sigma, Data Studio (Looker Studio)
• Analytic thinking and ability to apply root cause analysis as well as ability to create a good story telling based on data 
• Willingness and ability to leverage latest technology to experiment with new tools and techniques 
• Knowledge of Google products (BigQuery, data studio, coda, colab etc)

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $21.00 - $31.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

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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