Corporate -Director Finance

Requisition ID:885421

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

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 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.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director, Corporate Finance is acting as the key focal point between business and finance controlling, providing subsidiary business leaders with in-depth financial understandings, steering for sustainable growth, and managing the forecasting and budgeting processes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct analysis of monthly results and variance reporting to internal and corporate management. Necessitates a high level of understanding of the business operations through continual communication with management / department heads. Continual budget and forecast vs. actual analyses and identification and quantification of updates to financial results
• Responsible for completion of the annual budget in timely, detailed manner including providing guidance and support for operating department heads
• Responsible for completion of forecasts and monthly outlooks
• Lead Finance partner to Shared Service FP&A teams for Marketing, Logistics and G&A expenses which includes providing direction on required forecast inputs, coordinating volume assumptions with NA Logistics, and being able to communicate monthly results through detailed analysis
• Coordinate with HR on headcount reporting to Corporate, ensuring alignment with overall financials
• Partner closely with Commercial Finance team to enable effectively develop and analyze Channel of Trade operating profit statements
• Partner closely with Accounting Shared Service Center in Mason, Ohio on all accruals, accounting policies and required monthly/quarterly reserves
• Prepare required reporting and details for both quarterly and annual audit
• Review and approve monthly reconciliation of requested balance sheet accounts
• Develop continuous risk and opportunity view of business outside of routine planning
• Oversee and develop capital management process (approvals, projects spend tracking and related depreciation).
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc analyses of budget versus actual data for revenue and expenses and prepares supporting analysis of variances found
• Owns profit center, cost center, and accounting structure for all NA Wholesale subsidiaries in SAP and Hyperion

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• 10+ years progressive financial experience; managerial experience required
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in financial and cost analysis
• Technical acumen of financial statements
• SAP and Hyperion experience
• Strong PC skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Solid tactical management skills, business acumen, and organizational savvy
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to build the business through improved analysis, trending and reporting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA

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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

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.