Benelux Finance Controller (based in Amsterdam)

EssilorLuxottica; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in Amsterdam seeks a Benelux Financial Controller to provide a holistic view of the P&L, identify risks and opportunities, and drive financial planning across the organization. You will ensure robust process and data governance, and deliver high‑impact decision support to Senior Leadership.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, month‑end close, and financial reporting, with emphasis on cost optimization and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in cost control, financial reporting, planning & analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in SAP accounting system and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes for your entities (full P&L).
• Lead bottom-up OPEX planning and align cost structures with business strategy.
• Coordinate finance closing and reporting timelines for your entities.
• Own the managerial accounts and ensure alignment with statutory reporting.
• Provide P&L variance and profitability analyses for monthly reviews.
• Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities and scenario analyses.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Analytical

SAP

Excel

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Your role

You’ll be joining the EssilorLuxottica Group as Benelux Financial Controller. This is a key role in the Finance team, responsible for providing a holistic view of the organization's P&L, acting as an "alerter" to identify risks and opportunities ahead of time. You will drive financial planning across the organization while ensuring rigorous Process & Data Governance. Your goal is to foster continuous improvement and operational efficiency by analyzing performance, optimizing processes, and delivering high‑impact decision support to Senior Leadership.

Main Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the definition and prioritization of financial targets, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders
• Own end‑to‑end budgeting and forecasting processes for your entities (full P&L), ensuring accurate and timely system submissions in collaboration with Commercial Controllers
• Lead bottom‑up OPEX planning, aligning cost structures with business strategy and financial objectivesProvide insights to guide resource allocation, investment decisions, and efficiency initiatives

Managerial & Statutory Month End closure

• Coordinate finance closing and reporting timelines for your entities
• Own the managerial accounts for your legal entity, ensuring alignment with statutory reporting in collaboration with Accounting and Operations Controlling teams
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of OPEX reporting (e.g., accruals, provisions, postings, and cost allocations)
• Perform consolidation checks and P&L data validation, including variance and profitability analysis before reporting submission
• Act as the key point of contact for finance shared service centre on P&L and balance sheet variance explanations
• Support internal and external audits for the managed legal entity

Financial Reporting

• Deliver clear and insightful reporting, including P&L variance and profitability analysis
• Analyze monthly spending versus last year and budget/forecast, identifying key cost drivers (e.g., headcount, inflation) and challenging variances
• Prepare and actively contribute to monthly P&L reviews and business review meetings

Cost Optimization

• Partner with department heads to provide financial guidance and support effective cost management
• Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities, challenging inefficiencies, supplier choices, and contracts
• Perform scenario analysis ("what-if"), simulations, and risk & opportunity assessments to support strategic decisions

Main Requirements

• 5-10 years experience in cost control, financial reporting, planning & analysis
• Excellent communication, presentation skills and analytical skills
• Ability to build rapport with wide range of colleagues across the organisation
• An ability to self‑manage, motivate and work on your own initiative
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across a variety of functions to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to thrive within a fast moving environment
• Proficiency in SAP accounting system and advanced Excel skills

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.