Senior Financial Analyst - Origins Global
Estée Lauder Companies Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Personal Care Product Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The Senior Financial Analyst will prepare and analyze global financial performance, including OPEX reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. They will also act as a liaison between the FP&A and Corporate teams while supporting ad-hoc financial analysis and process improvements.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in FP&A, preferably within the CPG or retail industry. A relevant degree in Finance or Accounting, such as a CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA, is considered an asset.
Full 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
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