Executive Manager Finance Travel Retail Worldwide

With a diverse portfolio of more than 20 brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories, Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty, recognized for its skincare, make-up, fragrances, and hair care products. In Switzerland, Estée Lauder has the main Supply Chain Hub for Travel Retail and EMEA, offering many opportunities across multiple functions to grow your career and become part of our amazing Supply Chain teams. Travel Retail, one of the Estée Lauder Companies` highest growth channels, covers the world of duty-free environments including airports, airlines, cruises, downtown locations, and border shops.   
Due to a replacement, we are now hiring an Executive Manager Finance, Travel Retail Worldwide for our Finance Team  in Galgenen, Switzerland.

Job Description: 
The Executive Finance Manager TRWW is a critical finance role where you will lead the Swiss-based Accounting and Controlling team and are responsible for the Travel Retail P&L and Balance Sheet within the Estée Lauder AG Lachen entity. In this global role, you coordinate the accounting activities of the regional TR Finance Departments in London, Singapore and Miami.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading the TR Finance Team based in Galgenen, Switzerland with about 10 Team Members
• Responsible for the annual Statutory Close of the Swiss Legal Entities including local Tax
• Ensure smooth monthly closing procedure within the 3 Days timeline
• Accurate Budget and Estimate submission for Travel Retail Shipping and Warehousing cost
• Run, create and improve Business Performance Reports
• Analyze Business Performance, identify cost efficiency potentials and communicate to key stakeholders within the local or corporate organization
• Drive process improvements for the closing procedure and Budget / Estimate submission
• Business Partner with the VP Supply Chain in Switzerland and VP TR Finance in NY
• Collaberate with TR regions on accounting and financial priorities.
• Provide financial business partnership in key transformational projects (e.g. system upgrades, distribution center expansion strategy, etc.)
• Responsible for Swiss-based Audit and ensure SOX-compliance for the Swiss legal entity

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A completed Bachelor`s or Master`s Degree in finance or related discipline
• ca. 5 years of experience in a similar role in international matrix organizations
• Technical Accounting experience along with advanced understanding of distribution operations. Understanding of company policies and internal controls
• Experience in US GAAP Accounting and Sarbanes Oxley Regulations
• Experienced in managing a team of accountants and other finance professionals
• Capable of assisting the VP Supply Chain TRWW of a complex distribution network and the VP Finance & Strategy TR in general Finance & accounting matters
• Knowledgeable of payroll, pension plan and Swiss taxation requirements. SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Strong verbal/written German and English communication skills

We offer you:

• a fantastic opportunity to work in an international, fast-paced, and high-touch environment
• a nurturing and challenging culture that is respectful of our roots and promotes intensive career development across multiple functions
• to be part of a company that creates prestige beauty products that also advance sustainability and help contribute to a stable climate and a healthy, beautiful planet
• inclusion, diversity, and equity which are natural extensions of The Estée Lauder Companies’ values
• amazing support for your work-life balance (gym allowance, only a 40-hour workweek, flexible hybrid working model) 
• personal development opportunities via our internal training hub, LinkedIn Learning, and external educational trainings
• access to our employee staff shop, the possibility to buy Reka checks with a discount, and free parking spaces for all our employees 

Is this position relevant and interesting for you? Ayse will be happy to receive your online application now!

Job:

Finance & Accounting
Primary Location: CH-Lachen
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2319196