Finance Manager

Luxottica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the North America e-commerce budgeting and forecasting process. You will gather and analyze financial data, drive monthly close activities, and present key messages to senior leadership.

Collaboration with planning, brand teams, and Shared Services is essential to optimize performance and resource allocation. The role requires 5+ years in financial controllership/analysis, strong US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and advanced Excel/planning tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 5+ years progressive financial experience in Financial Controllership & Analysis.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and planning tools (Hyperion, SAP, Business Objects).
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains complex financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Manages budgets and forecasts with brand management teams.
• Analyzes budget vs. actuals and prepares management reports.
• Generates reports to support business initiatives and decision making.
• Supports month-end close and controls procedures; coordinates with Shared Services.
• Leads information gathering for financial reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Identifies automation opportunities to improve reporting and budgeting.
• Manages direct and indirect reports including interns.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

MBA/CPA preferred

US GAAP IFRS understanding

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Hyperion

SAP

Business Objects

Job description

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 and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

The Finance Manager leads with all levels of commercial and business planning to gather, research, analyze and summarize commercial and financial business data. He/she will drive the financial & planning cycle for the North America E-Commerce business including annual, monthly, and weekly budgets & forecasts, all month-end reporting requirements, as well as required ad-hoc analyses. Gathers data from relevant sources within the industry, including market data, historical performance, scorecards, and company financials to draw conclusions from the data and summarize this information into key messages for business teams and senior-level financial management.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, maintains, documents, and improves upon complex financial models for forecasting and budgeting purposes surrounding the financial performance of the organization.
• Serves as finance point-person with planning and brand management teams owning all budgets and forecasts to drive financial planning and support production needs
• Performs on-going analysis of brand performance, prepares periodic and ad hoc analyses of Budget/Forecast versus Actuals and Forecasts for all sales KPI’s.
• Generate reports and queries data using Company’s financial package to build analytics and support business initiatives
• Supports month-end closing process and controlling procedures by preparing journal entries and accruals for Shared Services accounting team and maintains supporting documentation for audit procedures.
• Lead coordination of information gathering with Finance and Accounting for financial reports, analyses, and presentations to aid in the decision-making process.
• Analyzes special projects and ad-hoc requests to determine financial impact on the business
• Prepares management reports for business website managers, Corporate and senior financial Luxottica management.
• Identifies opportunities to automate, streamline and enhance reporting and budgeting procedures, and exploits those opportunities through implementation.
• Manages and develops direct report, as well as indirect management for rotational employees/interns

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• 5+ years progressive financial experience in Financial Controllership & Analysis
• Technical knowledge and understanding of financial statements
• Strong PC skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and Planning Tools such as Hyperion / SAP / / Business Objects
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to build the business through improved analysis, trending, and reporting
• Sound business judgment and strong attention to detail
• Solid tactical management skills, business acumen, and organizational savvy
• Demonstrated team-builder, with the ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and disciplines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA/CPA preferred
• Managerial Experience
• Experience in a multi-national company

Pay Range:121,049.20-177,046.80

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements 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.

Nearest Major Market:

Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market:

New York City

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