Finance Analytics Intern

Colgate-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 Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom?s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill?s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children?s oral health.

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 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.

Principal Duties and 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

Education/Experience Requirements:

Current student pursuing a bachelor of science or master of science in either Statistics / Mathematics / 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

Salary Range $20.00 - $30.00USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people ? ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve ?and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.