As the Financial Business partner to the North American Distribution network, the employee will manage and partner on all activity related to our internal and TPM fulfillment related to operational projects and initiatives.

Key area of responsibilities including:

• Deliver NA Consolidated monthly reporting for DCs and outbound transportation working with our One Source and Genpact teams as well as ad hoc reporting/analytics as necessary for business decision making purposes

• Financial business partner with the North America Wholesale Distribution team to manage and align on all financial activity related to our internal and TPM fulfillment centers

• Manage and prepare monthly performance reporting scorecard utilized by senior level staff of distribution

• Partner with the NA Distribution team to manage and align on forecast spend for all activities

• Partner with NA Transportation team to manage and align on forecasting outbound transportation spend.

• Collaborating on key strategic initiatives, driving analytics, supporting projects, and delivering and supporting presentations

• Partner with the business teams to drive the development of financial models against Key Performance Indicators and strategic choices/Plan

• Assist in the preparation, review and management of the North America Annual Distribution Budget Package, as well as three-year Strategy & Long Range Planning packages to Senior Management including all supporting schedules

• Business process owner for all Audit/SOX controls related to North America Distribution High Performance Competencies

The High-Touch Leadership Competencies provide the framework to build and grow the skills, knowledge, and behaviors in each employee to lead from every chair. Everyone is expected to lead in every position. All of the High-Touch Leadership Competencies are important to success. However, in each position there are four competencies that are imperative for job success.

• Embraces and Initiates Change: Distinguishes what to preserve and what to change. Has the courage to initiate and lead the changes that drive success.

• Builds Collaborative Relationships: Builds relationships based on trust and respect. Promotes the inclusion of diverse knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve results.

• Demonstrates Learning Agility: Ability to anticipate change, face reality, draw conclusions, and swiftly mobilize to adapt to changing needs and demands.

• Strives for Excellence in Execution: Proactively seeks ways to improve personal and organizational effectiveness to meet current and future business needs. Learns equally from successes and failures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education level: University degree, Business Management, Finance or Accounting with 3-5 years of experience  
• Self-starter with well-developed interpersonal and influence skills; ability to create strong working relationships across all levels and disciplines in the company, driving progress through influence; ability to interact independently with senior leaders; executive presence, business judgement, and maturity
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to quickly re-prioritize while still meeting deadlines
• Ability to Ability to gather information, develop & analyze complex data sets, cutting through complexity to succinctly summarize analysis to high quality insights / solutions as well as recommend solutions for optimizing systems and processes
• Collaboration across functional and regional teams
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills required
• Power BI, Tableau/Dashboarding tools, SAP GRC knowledge a big plus.

U.S. CORPORATE/OFFICE EXEMPT ROLES

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $81,000 to $131,000. 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.

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.