- Location
- Toronto, ON,CA, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
## Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis - Global
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual Opex financial performance across all Regions for the Brand
- Develop 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 OPEX
- Perform the month end closing process for North American Affiliate, preparation of journal entries and accounts summaries when appropriate
- Manage and prepare the monthly NA Marketing deck and GSE deck for the brand
Financial 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 QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst withing FP&A
- Experience in a CPG/Retail industry is preferred
- Highly collaborative and ability to work with cross functional teams in a global environment
- Relevant education in Finance & Accounting (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or another relevant field OR equivalent work experience is an asset
- Analytical thinking ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach
Skills
CPA