Executive Director, Global Finance & Strategy, la Mer
Category : Finance
Contract type : Permanent
Availability : Full time
Company presentation
Serve as primary, day-to-day Finance partner for Brand Leadership Team, Global Brand Finance Group and ELC Corporate Team
Conduct monthly reviews with senior management and operating partners; identify trends, explain variances, track risks and opportunities, highlight issues and address problems to drive proactive financial management
Provide financial input for annual Strategy and Innovation planning; think strategically and evaluate investment choices based on both brand equity and financial impact with a goal of creating long-term value for the business
Drive insights and actions by analyzing market, consumer and financial data; derive improved methodology to track advertising & promotion effectiveness, new launch assessment, pre and post-mortem return on investment, etc.
Drive financial considerations in decision-making framework to improve profitability and capital efficiency
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and strategic presentations for senior management
Conduct monthly reviews with senior management and operating partners; identify trends, explain variances, track risks and opportunities, highlight issues and address problems to drive proactive financial management
Provide financial input for annual Strategy and Innovation planning; think strategically and evaluate investment choices based on both brand equity and financial impact with a goal of creating long-term value for the business
Drive insights and actions by analyzing market, consumer and financial data; derive improved methodology to track advertising & promotion effectiveness, new launch assessment, pre and post-mortem return on investment, etc.
Drive financial considerations in decision-making framework to improve profitability and capital efficiency
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and strategic presentations for senior management
Job description
Estee Lauder Corporation is seeking a highly analytical and strategic leader to join the La Mer Global Finance team. This role reports to VP of Global Finance, La Mer and Bobbi Brown, and will supervise 1-2 team members. The individual will be responsible for the Brand's financial and strategic planning activities, including monthly estimate, annual budget, and long-range plan. This role will work cross-functionally with key business partners and regional leaders to drive long-term, sustainable, and profitable growth for the business.
Profile
Qualifications
- Position requires 8+ years related experience, preferably in corporate finance or investment banking
- Position requires 4+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with budget development, management and accurate estimation skills are imperative
- Excellent communication skills, including high-quality slide presentations, clear and concise written communication, and engaging and compelling verbal communication
- A mature self-starter who can take charge of a project and follow through to completion
- Must be analytical, detailed oriented and accurate
- Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and navigate a complex matrix environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, identify and resolve
- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; OneStream, SAP, Tableau, Alteryx experience a plus
- Global / functional experience in the beauty industry is a plus