Global FP&A Director: Strategic Forecasting & Insights

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,550 - 208,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

Share incentive plan

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking an experienced FP&A leader to drive global finance analytics and monthly P&L forecasting. You will own corporate planning with a consumer-centric focus, consolidating operating expense estimates and delivering insights for strategic decisions.

Lead complex financial models, partner with regional finance teams, and advance automation in forecasting processes. Strong presentation skills and ability to influence Senior Management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global finance organization by creating analytics and reporting related to quarterly guidance and monthly global P&L estimates.
• Lead Corporate FP&A planning with consumer-centric financial planning, consolidating and analyzing operating expense reporting.
• Strengthen FP&A partnerships with corporate function, global support and region finance teams to reflect projected financials for strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for forecasting operating expenses, including scenario and sensitivity modeling.
• Integrate consumer-focused financial drivers into planning models.
• Apply scenario planning on operating expenses to identify opportunities and risks for strategic decisions.
• Track forecast changes, analyze trends, and explain key drivers of performance monthly.
• Prepare and review comprehensive monthly reporting and presentation decks for Senior Management.
• Support quarterly earnings analyses and investor relations with articulate presentations.
• Monitor adherence to corporate rules for investments and margins; oversee funds and approvals.
• Lead FP&A process automation and improvements to strengthen forecasting accuracy.
• Participate in rolling out agentic AI to enhance forecasting methods and insights.
• Build relationships with Brand, Regional and Corporate Finance teams; seek process improvements.

Skills

Advanced P&L management

Budgeting and forecasting

Experience building complex analytical

Excellent financial and analytical

Strong presentation skills to Exec

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

OneStream

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking an experienced FP&A leader to drive global finance analytics and monthly P&L forecasting. You will own corporate planning with a consumer-centric focus, consolidating operating expense estimates and delivering insights for strategic decisions.

Lead complex financial models, partner with regional finance teams, and advance automation in forecasting processes. Strong presentation skills and ability to influence Senior Management are essential.