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- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $120,550–208,200/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a finance leader responsible for creating and implementing actionable data analytics and reporting across the global Estée Lauder Companies organization. Reporting to the VP of Corporate FP&A, this role manages deliverables related to quarterly guidance and monthly estimate processes while providing executive-level insights on global business performance across affiliates, regions, brands, functional departments, and channels. The role encompasses P&L management, advanced financial modeling, variance analysis, and the integration of consumer-focused financial drivers into corporate planning processes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the global FP&A planning process to create insightful analytics and reporting on quarterly guidance and monthly P&L estimates
- Develop and maintain robust financial models for forecasting operating expenses, including scenario and sensitivity modeling
- Strengthen partnership with corporate functions, global support, and regional finance teams to inform strategic decisions
- Conduct deep-dive variance analysis and track forecast assumption changes, presenting findings and trends to leadership
- Prepare comprehensive monthly reporting and presentation materials for senior management with timely, actionable insights
- Support quarterly earnings analyses and assist investor relations with articulate executive presentations
- Track business adherence to corporate guidelines related to investment optimization and margin protection
- Oversee tracking of corporate funds and stretch approvals
- Lead FP&A process automation and improvement initiatives to strengthen forecasting accuracy
- Participate in the rollout of agentic AI capabilities and embed autonomous insights into decision-making processes
- Build collaborative relationships across brand, regional, and corporate finance teams
- Identify and lead strategic ad hoc initiatives that drive continuous process improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 8+ years of relevant experience, including corporate finance and accounting
- Advanced P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting experience
- Expertise in building complex analytical models
- Proficiency with SAP, OneStream, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate with executive management
- Excellent organizational and detail-oriented approach with strong work ethic
Skills
Experience
8+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance and accounting, with demonstrated expertise in P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical modeling.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA or CPA preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 120,550 to USD 208,200 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, highly competitive bonus program with performance overachievement potential, share incentive plan participation.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
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