Group Finance Controlling Internship

EssilorLuxottica Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leonardo learning platform

Employee eyewear & fashion offers

Disconnect Program – work-life balance

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica Group is seeking Group Finance Controlling Interns to support and improve controlling models and processes. You will work on planning, KPIs, variance analysis, and monthly business reviews with top managers.

You will participate in reporting (Weekly Sales, P&L close) and help develop performance metrics, acting as a business partner with ad hoc analyses and budget insights. This is an on-site internship based in Lombardy, Italy.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and in complex situations.
• Good organizational and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and time, project-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and coordinate the reporting process (Weekly Sales Report, P&L monthly closing).
• Support improvement of controlling systems and business performance metrics.
• Act as a business partner providing ad hoc analyses and reporting.
• Identify risks & opportunities and mitigation plans.
• Ensure regional financial statements are accurate and compliant.
• Contribute to budgeting, cost control and decision materials.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Ambiguity navigation

Under pressure work

Organization & communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Accounting, or Engineering

Job description

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‑class shopping experiences (such as SunglassHut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Vigan· 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.

Your role:

We are looking for Group Finance Controlling Interns who will support and improve the controlling model and processes to enable better decision making through constructive challenge and support to the business. Main responsibilities are: planning (by month, quarter, year), KPIs and variance analysis, monthly business review with top managers.

Main responsibilities:

• Participate, supports, coordinates the implementation of the reporting (such as Weekly Sales Report, P&L monthly closing, etc...).
• Support the improvement and establishment of controlling systems, developing and monitoring business performance metrics (such as Avg. Ticket, Traffic, Conversion Rate, etc...).
• Act as business partner, providing also ad hoc analysis or reporting.
• Proactively identify communicate Risk & Opportunities and mitigation plans.
• Ensures that regional financial statements are accurate, complete and in accordance with corporate requirements, corporate policies and industry practices.
• Implements short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Provides insightful budget information to the Business Leaders to assist in controlling costs and in understanding the financial consequences of every potential course of action.
• Provides substantial support to the periodic country performance reporting and appraisal processes by performing financial analysis, and providing consolidated quality local business decision making materials, to enable effective decision-making and allowing timely interventions by the Top Management.

Main requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Accounting, Engineering and equivalent.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in complex situations.
• Good organizational and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and time, project-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

What’s in it for you

• Access to our cutting‑edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world‑class brands firsthand.
• Enjoy our "Disconnect Program" a holistic approach to work‑life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions in Sempione Park, and more, designed to help recharge and stay healthy.

Salary Package

• 900 Eur Gross per month
• Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.