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If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear, and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò, and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

In this position, you will act as an Opex Controller for the UKI EssilorLuxottica Group across our Frames & Lenses businesses.

You will have a number of core accountabilities in the role, including:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of OPEX (e.g., correct accounting postings, goods/services receipts, provisions, accounts, cost centers, cost accruals determination, and coordination of postings)
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, and monitor variances against forecasts and KPIs
• Review monthly spends by category vs LY & Budget/latest forecast and challenge deviations, understanding the impact of main cost drivers such as HC and inflation
• Act as a business partner to department heads, providing financial guidance and support on expense management
• Monitor and analyze selling costs, including sales commissions, promotional expenses, travel, and other sales-related expenditures
• Conduct in-depth analysis of selling cost drivers, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives as required

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• 2-5 years experience in cost control, financial reporting, planning, and analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build rapport with colleagues across the organization
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Manage multiple tasks across functions to meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills beyond routine questioning
• Attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical skills and proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel

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