Senior Lead, Finance Platform Engineering
$119.3k - $196.6kFull-time
Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
Description The Senior Lead, Finance Platform Engineering provides engineering leadership and is accountable for the successful realization, governance, and continuous improvement of the enterprise Finance platform portfolio. This role provides day-to-day leadership for the Finance Platform Engineering organization while executing approved platform strategy through engineering realization, modernization planning, platform optimization, business engagement, and long-term platform health.
Reporting to the Executive Director, ERP & Value Chain Platform Engineering, the Senior Lead partners closely with Finance Product and Technology leaders, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Business Services (EBS), Operations & Infrastructure, Cyber Security, and strategic technology partners to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable Finance capabilities that support global business operations.
This role provides engineering leadership across SAP ECC and related Finance platforms while overseeing engineering realization of approved business requirements and solution designs through Enterprise Business Services (EBS), strategic partners, and cross-functional engineering teams. The Senior Lead ensures engineering quality, delivery excellence, platform stability, production readiness, and continuous improvement while supporting modernization initiatives, platform optimization, and long-term lifecycle management.
The Senior Lead also provides engineering leadership across Finance platforms by proactively managing engineering risks, technical dependencies, delivery readiness, and platform health while ensuring engineering execution aligns with approved solution designs, enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and enterprise engineering practices.
The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership, deep SAP Finance expertise, and enterprise platform experience with the ability to balance technical leadership, organizational development, engineering partnership, and engineering excellence across a complex global Finance landscape.
Key Roles & Responsibilities Engineering Realization, Delivery Leadership & Platform Stewardship (40%)
- Provide day-to-day leadership for the Finance Platform Engineering organization, including direct leadership of Finance Platform Engineering Managers, while executing approved platform strategy through engineering realization, modernization delivery, platform optimization, lifecycle execution, and long-term platform health.
- Lead engineering realization across Enterprise Business Services (EBS), strategic technology partners, and cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring successful delivery of approved business requirements and solution designs through high-quality engineering execution and production readiness.
- Provide engineering leadership across core Finance capabilities including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (AA), Controlling (CO), Treasury, Financial Close, and Finance integrations.
- Partner with the Executive Director, Finance Product and Technology leaders, and Enterprise Architecture to execute approved engineering roadmaps, modernization initiatives, and long-term platform lifecycle plans.
- Ensure engineering deliverables align with approved solution designs, enterprise architecture standards, engineering principles, security requirements, and established development methodologies.
- Provide engineering leadership for major Finance platform initiatives, ensuring delivery excellence, operational readiness, knowledge transfer, and successful transition into ongoing support.
- Establish engineering governance, technical quality standards, release readiness, platform lifecycle management, and delivery controls supporting enterprise Finance platforms.
- Ensure engineering quality, production readiness, platform optimization, lifecycle execution, engineering governance, and long-term platform sustainability across Finance solutions.
- Lead engineering capacity planning, resource forecasting, and delivery planning to support approved business demand while maintaining engineering quality, platform stability, and delivery commitments.
- Consolidate engineering risks, technical dependencies, delivery status, and platform readiness across Finance initiatives while proactively escalating issues that impact approved solution designs, enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, platform stability, or delivery commitments.
- Drive continuous improvement through platform optimization, engineering automation, environment strategy, technical debt remediation planning, modernization delivery, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Operations & Infrastructure, and Finance Technology teams to ensure engineering solutions align with enterprise standards, operational requirements, and long-term platform sustainability.
- Partner with Finance Product and Technology leaders to translate approved business requirements, solution designs, and product roadmaps into engineering realization plans supporting enterprise Finance capabilities and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Business Services (EBS), business stakeholders, and strategic technology partners to successfully deliver Finance platform modernization and transformation initiatives.
- Provide engineering leadership during planning, estimation, engineering reviews, testing, deployment, production readiness, and production acceptance activities.
- Support Finance platform modernization initiatives including SAP ECC optimization, SAP S/4HANA transformation activities, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) adoption, OneStream integration, and AI-enabled engineering capabilities where appropriate.
- Escalate material engineering implementation risks or deviations that impact approved solution designs, enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, or platform stability through established governance processes.
- Provide engineering and organizational leadership through technical expertise, mentoring, engineering accountability, collaboration, and organizational influence while leading Finance Platform Engineering Managers and developing future engineering leaders.
- Lead Enterprise Business Services (EBS), strategic technology partners, and the Enterprise Platform Engineering organization through clear engineering governance, technical leadership, delivery accountability, and organizational alignment.
- Champion modern engineering practices, AI-enabled engineering capabilities, automation, reusable engineering assets, and continuous improvement to improve engineering productivity, platform quality, and organizational capability.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence while strengthening organizational capability across the Finance Platform Engineering organization.
- Promote engineering documentation, knowledge transfer, technical standards, and operational readiness to ensure long-term platform sustainability and successful production support.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience governing enterprise Finance platforms, ERP applications, or Finance technology organizations within complex global enterprises.
- Demonstrated leadership experience governing large-scale SAP ERP Finance environments supporting Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), Fixed Assets (AA), Controlling (CO), Treasury, and Financial Reporting capabilities.
- Deep understanding of SAP ECC and the broader SAP application ecosystem supporting enterprise Finance business capabilities. Experience with enterprise financial consolidation and performance management platforms (e.g., OneStream), enterprise planning solutions, and modern Finance transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to develop engineering roadmaps, lifecycle plans, and modernization strategies supporting approved platform strategy while balancing technical sustainability, engineering capacity, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering realization of approved business requirements and solution designs across Enterprise Business Services (EBS), strategic technology partners, and global engineering organizations while maintaining accountability for engineering quality and platform outcomes.
- Experience supporting global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Manufacturing, Retail, or similarly complex multinational organizations with large-scale Finance transformation initiatives is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering realization and day-to-day delivery across enterprise Finance platform portfolios while ensuring engineering quality, production readiness, delivery predictability, platform health, and operational stability.
- Proven ability to establish engineering governance, platform standards, modernization delivery, release governance, environment strategies, and lifecycle management practices supporting enterprise Finance platforms.
- Experience driving Finance platform optimization through landscape simplification, environment utilization, technical modernization, engineering operating efficiency, software licensing optimization, data lifecycle management, and long-term platform sustainability.
- Strong understanding of enterprise Finance transformation, SAP ERP modernization strategies, Agile delivery methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), DevSecOps, testing strategies, release management, and modern engineering practices.
- Ability to balance engineering quality, modernization delivery, platform stability, technology risk, production readiness, and long-term business value across enterprise Finance platforms.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering capacity planning, delivery forecasting, engineering risk management, and cross-functional delivery coordination across multiple Finance initiatives.
- Proven ability to build trusted partnerships across Finance Product and Technology leadership, Enterprise Product Design Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Operations & Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Enterprise Business Services (EBS), Finance business stakeholders, and strategic technology partners.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, organizational influence, and collaboration skills with the ability to translate approved business requirements, solution designs, and product roadmaps into engineering realization plans supporting enterprise Finance capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise Finance modernization initiatives by collaborating across multiple business functions, engineering disciplines, and global delivery organizations.
- Proven ability to provide engineering leadership across Enterprise Business Services (EBS), strategic partners, and cross-functional engineering teams while maintaining accountability for engineering quality, production readiness, and platform health.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale SAP Finance modernization initiatives, enterprise Finance platform transformations, cloud adoption strategies, and Finance capability modernization programs.
- Strong understanding of SAP ECC, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), enterprise financial planning, consolidation, and reporting platforms (e.g., OneStream), and modern Finance technologies supporting complex global organizations.
- Experience providing technical leadership and recommendations regarding platform technology usage, engineering tooling, software licensing, engineering capacity, vendor delivery performance, and long-term platform sustainability.
- Proven ability to leverage AI-enabled engineering capabilities, automation, reusable engineering assets, and modern engineering practices to improve engineering productivity, platform quality, operational efficiency, and technology maturity.
- Commitment to continuous platform optimization, engineering excellence, innovation, and long-term platform sustainability.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing Finance Platform Engineering Managers and engineering teams across complex enterprise technology organizations.
- Proven ability to build organizational capability through leadership development, mentoring, succession planning, technical coaching, engineering documentation, production support readiness, and engineering career progression.
- Ability to lead through strategic engineering vision, platform stewardship, engineering accountability, collaboration, organizational influence, and technical leadership while maintaining strong partnerships with Finance Product and Technology leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to strengthening Enterprise Platform Engineering through engineering excellence, Finance platform modernization, AI-enabled engineering, organizational capability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Senior Lead, Finance Platform Engineering in New York, NY vacancy
- ...seeking a Murex Application Developer to lead design, development, implementation, and ongoing... ...Markets. You will collaborate with risk, finance, operations, architecture, and infrastructure to ensure scalable, compliant platforms. The role requires extensive Murex MX.3...Senior
- Bloomberg’s Workplace Productivity team builds internal solutions across Microsoft 365/Azure and Google Workspace for over 25,000 employees. We partner closely with the product team in discovering the real problem from the businesses, shaping the approach, and delivering...Senior
$211.28k - $316.92k
...00 - $316,920.00Category: Legal, ProfessionalCompany: CitiThe Senior Lead Counsel is a position responsible for serving as strategic business... ...guidance to the Business.Should have experience in structured finance, securitizations and lending facilities. Should have...SeniorFull time$200k - $250k
...5% margins. Despite these stakes, the finance teams behind these organizations are buried... ...that. We're building the agentic AI platform designed exclusively for healthcare... ...About the role We're hiring a Senior Platform Engineer focussed on supporting and enabling data...SeniorWork at officeTranslucent
New York, NY5 days ago- Cognizant is seeking a Workday Financials/PSA Senior Principal Consultant to lead AMS engagements across global accounts. This on-site role requires directing workstreams, coordinating with offshore teams, and ensuring SLA adherence. You will apply Workday FINS/PSA methodologies...Senior
- Senior / Lead EstimatorWestchester County-based commercial General Contractor seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Estimator to support a growing portfolio of $30M-$100M projects throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding region. This is a succession-planning opportunity...SeniorAgency workFor contractorsFor subcontractorWork at office
- ...fast-growing fintech startup, is seeking a senior customer success professional to own ERP... ...relationships in New York. You will lead onboarding, go-live, and ongoing CX, collaborating with founders, product, and engineering to shape the roadmap from real customer feedback...Senior
$113.31k - $178.79k
...including equipment loans and leases, with a strong focus on teamwork and client engagement. Candidates should have 7+ years of structured finance experience, excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. The position offers a compensation range of $113,308-$178...Senior- Truist Financial is seeking a senior Transaction Management leader to oversee execution across DCM, ABS, High Yield, Syndicated Lending, and Leveraged Finance. The role requires guiding teams, governance, and strong client relationship management. The position emphasizes...SeniorShift work
- ...seeking a Manager, OneStream Administrator for its NYC or Chicago office. You will lead global OneStream administration, development, and governance to translate finance needs into scalable platform solutions. The role requires SOX controls, cross‑functional collaboration...SeniorWork at office
- A high-growth tax consulting firm is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead the income tax provision process and drive automation. This fully remote... ...executive visibility and collaboration with leadership, finance, and external advisors. Ideal candidates should have 6-10...SeniorRemote work
Northbound Executive Search
New York, NY1 day ago £65k per year
A recruitment agency specializing in finance systems is looking for a Senior Systems Analyst (Unit4 ERP/Agresso) in the UK. This role involves leading Unit4 ERP development, mentoring junior analysts, and handling technical incidents. A chance to work in a predominantly...SeniorRemote job- Sprout Social is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team in New York. You will prepare the company’s SEC filings, financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A in accordance with US GAAP. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, IR, and Accounting...Senior
- Citi Hungary is seeking a Senior Lead Reviewer to independently manage assigned Review Entities, executing risk assessments and monitoring across Citi’s wholesale portfolios. You will use Citi‑approved AI tools to enhance analysis and reporting, while maintaining reviewer...Senior
- A leading consulting firm in New York is seeking a Senior Talent Management Lead for its Finance, Risk and Restructuring practice. This role focuses on overseeing talent management, coaching junior managers, and aligning talent strategies with business objectives. The...SeniorWork at office3 days per week
- ...from day one. You will integrate with the accounting close and provide strategic analysis to inform executive decisions. You will also lead board reporting, dashboards, and variance analysis, partnering with Marketing, Product, Operations and Customer Success to drive...Senior
- QBE Re in New York is seeking an Actuarial Senior Lead - Reinsurance Pricing to guide pricing decisions across portfolios. You will develop... ..., translate complex analyses for underwriting, claims, and finance, and ensure governance and technical soundness. The role demands...Senior
- 100 Impact Advisors LLC in the United States is looking for a Project Manager to oversee the successful implementation of Workday solutions for key clients. This role involves managing large scale project deliverables, ensuring that implementations are completed profitably...Senior
- Millennium is seeking a Senior Treasury/Portfolio Finance professional to deliver P&L analysis and attribution, build actionable return reporting, and support decision-making across liquidity and funding. You will partner with Treasury and cross-functional teams to assess...Senior
- Revlon in New York, NY seeks a Senior Manager, Revenue Growth Management to partner on trade investments, pricing, and promotional decisions... ...that improve trade spend ROI and influence Sales and Finance decisions. The role requires deep CPG experience, strong commercial...Senior
- Chase is seeking a Global Finance and Business Management Manager within the Structural Interest Rate Risk Analytics (SIRRA) team to analyze, improve, and manage interest rate risk and transfer pricing across CCB's balance sheet, including deposits, home lending, auto lending...Senior
- Tabs is a leading AI-native revenue platform headquartered in New York, serving modern finance and accounting teams. The Platform team builds... ..., and API standards—to help engineers ship faster across the contract-to-cash lifecycle. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll own...SeniorContract work
- East West Bank in New York is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Structured Finance/Specialty Finance. This role requires oversight of collateral risk management, interaction with various stakeholders, and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive...Senior
- Google in New York seeks a Finance Lead for the Sellside P&L and the Sellside EMEA business. You will partner with the EMEA Sellside GBO Lead and leadership to drive financial performance across regions and products. The role requires exceptional leadership in planning...Senior
- ...combining in-office collaboration with flexible remote work. The Senior Manager, Business Development will build a pipeline of... ...partnerships and channel sales experience, embedding with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Legal to deliver embedded payments solutions and co...SeniorWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours
- TwinThread is seeking a finance professional for a role involving financial data analysis and reporting. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in finance, particularly in regulatory and external reporting along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance...Senior
- Kforce's client, a leading NYC-based real estate firm, is seeking a Controller to direct staff of five in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management. You will liaise with the outside accounting firm for the annual audit and tax issues, and play a key...Senior
- ...is a global professional services company based in Atlanta. The Senior Corporate Accountant will report to the Senior Manager... ...out of the work week.* This role involves collaboration with the finance team to produce monthly and quarterly reports used companywide...SeniorWork at office
- A leading auditing firm in New York is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead audit engagements from planning to completion. You will supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring compliance with auditing standards. The ideal candidate should have a CPA license or be actively pursuing...Senior
- Orbiss Inc. is seeking an Accountant and Advisory Senior to manage a client portfolio from bookkeeping through year-end closing, including bank reconciliations, closing entries, and P&L analysis. You will produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports,...SeniorRemote job
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Lead, Finance Platform Engineering. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- lead infrastructure engineer New York, NY
- lead web developer New York, NY
- lead project engineer New York, NY
- lead operating engineer New York, NY
- lead algorithm engineer New York, NY
- lead system engineer New York, NY
- lead engineer New York, NY
- lead product engineer New York, NY
- lead app. developer New York, NY
- lead network engineer New York, NY