Senior Financial Analyst, Strategic Finance, Aerin & Estee Lauder

　　Brand: Estée Lauder Companies

　　Description

　　Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Finance Gross Margin Management, this position will support the New Product Costing Process and Gross Margin Management for the Estee Lauder and Aerin brands. The primary function of the position is to drive strategies and tactics aimed at delivering margin objectives while promoting sustainable, profitable growth for the brands. The position partners with brand management and cross-functionally to impart the profitable management of new and existing products including a focus on SKU Profitability, SKU Rationalization, and portfolio management.

　　Responsibilities

　　· Spearhead the New Product Costing Process in the Estee Lauder and Aerin brands. Liaise with brand management, Global Marketing, and the brands’ cross functional teams to launch innovative products that meet strategic profitability objectives.

　　· Partner with the Global Marketing teams in the brands to develop accurate cost estimates for new product launches including sets and limited life offerings, with focus on improving the accuracy and timing of cost estimates.

　　· Collaborate with Global Marketing and the brands’ functional teams for the purpose of achieving the optimal costs for new products while maintaining brand equity and innovation.

　　· Provide early margin impact analyses on new products at a regional and global level and prior to any purchase commitments being made. Work closely with Global Marketing to improve profitability on products that don’t meet corporation and brand targets.

　　· Perform Strategic Planning and “What if Scenarios” involving current/future year COG impacts of new product scenarios. Analyze the year over year impact of sets and limited life.

　　· Collaborate with brand FP&A, Global Marketing and Global Business Planning on the SKU Profitability and SKU Rationalization processes for new and existing products with the objective of maximizing portfolio profitability and mix.

　　· Contribute to the development of return-on-investment (ROI) modeling for new launches in coordination with brand FP&A, Global Business Planning and Global Marketing.

　　· Play a key role in the ongoing Value Analysis processes in brands to drive improvements in COG for their existing products.

　　· Act as business partner to the brands by performing various special projects and analytics to provide insights that spur effective decision-making.

　　· Contribute guidance, information, and analyses to the Global Brands during their annual Strategy and Plan development.

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications

　　· Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

　　· 3 years of experience in a Finance role with emphasis on product costing and/or analytics

　　· Excellent Microsoft and systems skills; experience with SAP and Tableau is a plus

　　· Highly analytical and detailed-oriented; ability to persuade and steer decision-making

　　· Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision

　　· Team player with strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

　　U.S. Corporate/Office Exempt Roles

　　The anticipated base salary range for this position is $71,000 to $106,000. 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.

　　Job: Finance & Accounting

　　Primary Location: Americas-US-NY-New York

　　Job Type: Standard

　　Schedule: Full-time

　　Shift: 1st (Day) Shift

　　Job Number: 240197

　　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 [email protected]