Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- GlobalPrepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual Opex financial performance across all Regions for the BrandDevelop and maintain financial models to meet reporting requirements for business units and the Estee Lauder Parent Company.
Conduct YOY and budget/Forecast variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance with a focus on OPEXPerform the month end closing process for North American Affiliate, preparation of journal entries and accounts summaries when appropriateManage and prepare the monthly NA Marketing deck and GSE deck for the brandFinancial Planning & Forecasting:Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets.
Monitor and track budget performance, identifying and addressing variances.
Assist in the preparation of budget presentations for senior management.
Provide assistance throughout the monthly forecasting cycle, ensuring the accurate completion and tracking of corporate reporting forms and submissions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and incorporate relevant data into forecasts.
Identify trends and provide strategic recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
Additional
Responsibilities:
Act as a liaison between the FP&A; team and Corporate team to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Partner with operational teams to understand the financial implications of business activities and decisions.
Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst withing FP&AExperience; in a CPG/Retail industry is preferredHighly cooperative and ability to work with cross functional teams in a global environmentRelevant education in Finance & Accounting (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or another relevant field OR equivalent work experience is an assetAnalytical thinking ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach