Business Controller EssilorLuxottica Germany (f/m/d)
WHO WE ARE
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.
The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.
With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality.
Committed to vision, we enable people to see more and be more thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods.
Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.
Business Controller EssilorLuxottica Germany (f / m / d)
Purpose of the role :
The role is the business partner to the head of controlling / finance director and will be advising and influencing in all operation decision-making of the entities in the DACH region.
Focus on planning, coordinating and executing the day-to-day tasks, providing decision relevant value through data based analysis.
Tasks & Objectives :
General responsibilities :
- Execution of the budgeting / forecasting process incl. variance analysis and budget presentations
- Deep dive for deeper NS understanding (Sales variance analysis). Understand and review Sales contracts. Challenge customer accounting for bonus accrual and kick back
- Execution of monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- As a business partner ensure the consistency of a high level of service delivery, liaise with Marketing, Sales and rest of the organization to identify areas of opportunity and / or concern.
- Building and maintaining reports of key operating and financial performance indicators to be used for informed decision-making as well as Ad-Hoc reports
- Provide recommendations and guidance on actions necessary to achieve financial targets and accelerate growth to head of controlling / finance director
- Analysis and presentation of monthly results to management
- Continuous improvement, digitalization of processes and analysis tools in cooperation with the corporate and shared service center (SAP, BI, Hyperion)
Impact (in function / business area) :
- Budget & Reporting
- Profitability & Saving
- OPEX & CAPEX
- R&O’s
Minimum required basic qualification :
- BSc. BA in Financial Studies or Business Administration with focus on Finance / Auditing,
- Min. 7 yrs. of experience in Finance Accounting positions; proven solid financial analysis background, accounting. Solid budgeting / forecasting / reporting background and experience in managing multiple entities
- Excel expert (able to build several reports from ERP’s extractions)
- English and German skills are required