Opex Business Controlling Manager
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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You’ll be joining the EssilorLuxottica Group as Opex Business Controlling Manager within the within the UKI Wholesale Controlling team. This is a key role in the Finance team developing and maintaining financial planning, management reporting and analysis. The remit is critical in delivering accurate, timely and concise information to Senior Leadership to facilitate sound decision making.
The successful candidate will have number of core accountabilities in the role, including:
Lead OPEX Budget / Forecast process and submission, planning the robust reviews with key stakeholders to ensure assumptions are consistent and cost estimates accurate and justified
Understand and manage risks & opportunities to the Budget / Forecast
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Review monthly spend by category vs PY & Budget/latest forecast, and challenge deviations to understand the impact of the main cost drivers
Implement best practices in expense tracking, reporting, and analysis to enhance financial control.
Seek cost reductions and opportunities of cost optimization when possible. Challenge unjustified spends, contracts, suppliers selections, etc.
Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making.
Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, procedures and deadlines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives as required
Develop and manage direct reports to achieve their objectives
To apply for and be successful in this role, the candidate must have most of the following skills, experience and behaviours:
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
5-10 years experience in cost control, financial reporting, planning & analysis
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence and work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks across a variety of functions to meet deadlines
Able to operate independently with high levels of personal accountability with experience of operating in a fast paced and evolving environment
Proficiency in SAP accounting system and advanced Excel skills
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