Description

This position within the Global La Mer Finance & Strategy business management team supports the Strategic Long Range Planning, Annual Budgeting, P&L Resource Reallocation and monthly Estimate deliverables for the Global La Mer brand. This role will collaborate with brand senior leadership to recommend and deliver actionable strategic choices to deliver the brand’s mission.

· Manage key aspects of the annual planning processes including development of financial forecasts and supporting analytics/schedules for Strategy/Long Range Plan (3 year), Budget, and Innovation. Lead the development of related consumer targets to achieve the brand’s plans, working closely with the brand’s Consumer Insights Team. Design and create presentation slides for use with brand and company leadership

· Analyze monthly estimate (forecast) submissions by Regions and Operations Finance, actively participating during estimate reviews with the brand’s regional business and finance leadership. Understand key drivers of variances and forward-looking assumptions built into estimates as well assess the likelihood and range of outcomes for risks and opportunities

· Assist in the review and management of the P&Ls, Global Brand Monthly Performance Package, Investor Relations, COGS/Gross Margin management, etc., to be knowledgeable about the brand and provide a strong foundation for FP&A function

· Work with senior members of the Global Brand team, corporate reporting group and Regions to develop ad hoc reporting/analytics as necessary for business decision making purposes. Several of the analytics are created independently by this role using company systems and spreadsheets (Excel). Partner with the business teams to drive the development of financial models, tracking of franchises, category, sub-category and channels against Key Performance Indicators and Strategic choices/Plan

· Continuously improve financial and market reporting for use by the brand’s finance and business leadership, adapting to changing business conditions or focus areas. Identify opportunities to leverage advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx) to leverage and manage large data sets while developing interactive dashboard reporting leveraging data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) with the assistance of the brand’s Senior Financial Analyst. Work with Corporate finance groups and COEs to address data quality issues and suggest improvements to company-wide dashboards

· Partner with the brand’s Product Marketing and Global Business Planning (Demand) groups to optimize the existing NPL ROI process, while providing feedback to both teams on the reasonableness of forecasts

· Work autonomously or with VP or ED Finance & Strategy on special projects and presentations for executive management

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or Finance

· Minimum Years of Experience: 5

· Experience in fast moving consumer products industry

· Must be analytical, detailed oriented and accurate

· Excellent communication skills, including high-quality slide presentations, clear and concise written communication, and engaging and compelling verbal communication

· Excellent interpersonal skills required

· Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; OneStream, SAP, Tableau, Alteryx experience a plus

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, identify and resolve

· Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines and to multitask

· Proactive individual looking to continuously take on additional responsibility and improve processes and procedures

· Ability to work independently and in groups

.S. Corporate/Office Exempt Roles

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $82,500 to $135,500. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Job: Finance & Accounting

Primary Location: US-NY-New York

Job Type: Standard

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1st (Day) Shift

Job Number: 238015

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.