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EssilorLuxottica eCommerce Global Financial Controlling Specialist in Milano, Italy
eCommerce Global Financial Controlling Specialist
Date: Apr 5, 2024
Brand: Corporate
Location:
Milano, IT
WHO WE ARE
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.
With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.
E-commerce controller is responsible for the controlling activities (monthly closing, forecast, budgeting, ad hoc analysis) for multiple banners across E-COM. Business partnering with the key business teams and constantly interfacing with the accounting and reporting team.
He/she is also responsible to share information with Global E-COM corporate team. With the supervision of the manager, the controller should understand key trends of Net Sales and P&L lines, trigger questions and challenges to the business and maintaining the “fundamentals” under control (i.e. OI delivery).
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:
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 aur, Traffic, Conversion Rate, etc...).
Analyze and benchmarks financial performance (such as margins and cost variance analysis, etc...).
Participate in, support and coordinate the implementation of planning processes (Forecast, Budget, Multi Year Plan).
Act as business partner, providing also ad hoc analysis or reporting.
Proactively identify communicate Risk & Opportunities and mitigation plans.
Monitors and analyzes monthly operating results against budget, forecast, previous year
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
NETWORK OF INTERACTION:
INTERNAL : Business Leaders ; Corporate Function, Regional Teams at a Global Level
TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE
Educational Background in ECONOMICS, FINANCE, ACCOUNTING
Solid experience with OFFICE software packages, SAP knowledge, Hyperion Planning (is a plus)
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Sound judgment and independent decision making
Ability to work under pressure and in complex situations
Interpersonal / communication skills
Attention to detail and time, project-management skills
Stakeholder management
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Educational Background:
University Degree in Economics or related fields
Previous 2-4 year experience in Controlling in product companies
International background is of advantage
Job Segment: Ophthalmic, Healthcare