- Location
- Mumbai Maharashtra India
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Nov 5, 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 Supply Chain Finance Business Partner drives brand planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, supports regional business plans, and leads strategic finance projects across affiliates. The role is full-time and partners with regional and affiliate teams on financial performance, inventory, productivity and business priorities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive strategic planning, annual budgeting and monthly estimates for the brand or brands.
- Review and analyze productivity, COGS, category mix, advertising and promotion (A&P), and other key performance metrics to maximize affiliate performance.
- Provide strategic analysis and recommendations for improvement to the regional management team.
- Consolidate overall brand results, ensure compliance with financial policies, and coordinate with regional Brand/SVIP Finance, the APAC office and affiliate management teams.
- Support execution of business plans to deliver regional goals, such as new brand launches and new channels.
- Collaborate with regional and affiliate marketing, demand planning and supply chain planning teams, particularly to validate sales assumptions and reconcile forecasts in demand planning; analyze saleable and promotional inventory levels in trade and at the regional hub.
- Coordinate with regional Brand/SVIP Finance, APAC and affiliate management to ensure effective communication and facilitate planning and control.
- Prepare business presentations as required.
- Build strong knowledge of the business environment and independently evaluate brand financial forecasts, including financial risks and opportunities.
- Manage relationships with the cluster accounting team, SVIP Finance and regional finance team.
- Lead projects in one or more areas: improving regional financial discipline, cost-saving initiatives, consolidation and coordination across affiliates, productivity and systems, and implementation of management accounting processes.
- Focus on strategic business priorities, such as FS stores, online, omnichannel, digital and creative.
Qualifications
- University degree in Finance or Accounting.
- At least 10 years of finance experience, preferably in a sales affiliate or retail environment.
- CPA or CIMA preferred.
- Hands-on experience with SAP and knowledge of CPM.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to coach stakeholders and support their SAP knowledge.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
- Ability to work independently and respond effectively in a dynamic business environment.
- Strong business acumen.
- Proven experience as a finance business partner to a senior management team.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, demand planning and supply chain teams.
- Good understanding of annual budgeting and estimation processes.
- Excellent analytical skills, accuracy and solution-based thinking.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong knowledge of SAP, Oracle or OneStream Corporate Performance Management systems (CPM), and Microsoft Business Intelligence.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of finance experience, preferably in a sales affiliate or retail environment.
Education
University degree in Finance or Accounting.
Workplace
This position is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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