Bilingual Senior Financial Analyst

Luxottica; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global eyewear company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves developing departmental budgets, preparing financial analyses, and supporting month-end processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance, 3+ years of experience in commercial analysis, and strong proficiency in Excel. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health care and retirement savings, will be provided.

Benefits

Health care

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ work experience preferably in commercial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in financial analysis discipline.
• Sound business judgment and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve complex financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Support month-end closing processes and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare management reports for corporate and senior management.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Effective communication skills

Organizational savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We serve industry stakeholders in over 150 countries, offering a global platform of high‑quality vision care products including Essilor, Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, Transitions, as well as iconic eyewear brands such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our portfolio includes more than 150 renowned brands spanning frames, lenses, instruments, brick‑and‑mortar, and digital distribution, ranging from mid‑range to premium segments. The Shared Services Team supports and enables the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve its targets, keeping people and projects running smoothly.

General Function

The Senior Financial Analyst develops departmental budgets and variance analyses, prepares forecasts and profitability analyses, compiles and analyses financial ratios by brand, geography and channel, prepares and analyzes monthly financial data, and assists in overall controlling activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, document and improve upon complex financial models for forecasting and budgeting purposes with an emphasis on labor‑planning and marketing expenses.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and improve reporting and budgeting procedures, and implement those opportunities.
• Support month‑end closing process and controlling procedures by preparing journal entries and accruals for the Shared Services accounting team.
• Coordinate information gathering with Finance and Accounting for financial reports, analyses and presentations to aid decision‑making.
• Perform ongoing analysis of budgetary status and impact of supplemental needs and requests, prepare periodic and ad‑hoc analyses of Budget/Forecast versus Actual for revenue and expenses, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Analyze special projects to determine financial impact on the business.
• Work cooperatively with other disciplines and accept direction from supervisors.
• Prepare management reports for Corporate and senior Luxottica management.
• Run reports and query data using the company’s financial package to collect information for financial planning.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3+ years’ work experience preferably in commercial analysis
• PC proficiency, especially with Excel
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in financial analysis discipline
• Solid tactical management skills
• Business acumen
• Organizational savvy
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build the business through improved analysis, trending and reporting
• Sound business judgment and strong attention to detail
• Team‑builder with ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and disciplines
• Innovative style with a “roll‑up‑the‑sleeves” attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• CPA
• 5+ years’ work experience preferably in commercial analysis
• Knowledge of SAP and/or Essbase
• Experience in labor planning
• Experience in a multi‑national company

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, a competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered, complementing a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844‑303‑0229 (be sure to provide your name, job ID number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.