Benelux Finance Controller (based in Amsterdam)

p /ppspan style=strongIf you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met./strong/span/ppbrspan style=We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over strong150 countries/strong 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 amp; Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms./span/pp /ppspan style=Join our global community of over strong190,000/strong strongdedicated/strong strongemployees/strong around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry./span/pp /ppspan style=uDiscover more by following us ona href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica target=_blank rel=noopener LinkedIn/a! /u/span/pp /pp /ppspan style=strongYour #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica/strong/span/ppspan style=Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible./span/pp /ppstrongYour role: /strong/ppYou’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 organizations Pamp;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 amp; 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./pp /ppstrongMain responsibilities: /strong/ppBudgeting amp; Forecasting/pullidivSupport the definition and prioritization of financial targets, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders/div/lilidivOwn end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes for your entities (full Pamp;L), ensuring accurate and timely system submissions in collaboration with Commercial Controllers/div/lilidivLead bottom-up OPEX planning, aligning cost structures with business strategy and financial objectivesProvide insights to guide resource allocation, investment decisions, and efficiency initiatives/div/li/ulpManagerial amp; Statutory Month End closure/pullidivCoordinate finance closing and reporting timelines for your entities/div/lilidivOwn the managerial accounts for your legal entity, ensuring alignment with statutory reporting in collaboration with Accounting and Operations Controlling teams/div/lilidivEnsure accuracy and integrity of OPEX reporting (e.g., accruals, provisions, postings, and cost allocations)/div/lilidivPerform consolidation checks and Pamp;L data validation, including variance and profitability analysis before reporting submission/div/lilidivAct as the key point of contact for finance shared service centre on Pamp;L and balance sheet variance explanations/div/lilidivSupport internal and external audits for the managed legal entity/div/li/ulpFinancial Reporting/pullidivDeliver clear and insightful reporting, including Pamp;L variance and profitability analysis/div/lilidivAnalyze monthly spending versus last year and budget/forecast, identifying key cost drivers (e.g., headcount, inflation) and challenging variances/div/lilidivPrepare and actively contribute to monthly Pamp;L reviews and business review meetings/div/li/ulpCost Optimization/pullidivPartner with department heads to provide financial guidance and support effective cost management/div/lilidivIdentify and drive cost optimization opportunities, challenging inefficiencies, supplier choices, and contracts/div/lilidivPerform scenario analysis (“what-if”), simulations, and risk amp; opportunity assessments to support strategic decisions/div/li/ulp /ppstrongMain requirements: /strong/pulli5-10 years experience in cost control, financial reporting, planning amp; analysis/liliExcellent communication, presentation skills and analytical skills/liliAbility to build rapport with wide range of colleagues across the organisation/liliAn ability to self-manage, motivate and work on your own initiative/liliAbility to manage multiple tasks across a variety of functions to meet deadlines/liliAttention to detail and ability to thrive within a fast moving environment/liliProficiency in SAP accounting system and advanced Excel skills/li/ulp /pp#LI-RM1/pp /ppspan style=strongOur Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​/strong/span/pp /ppspan style=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./span/p