Benelux Finance Controller (based in Amsterdam)

Job description

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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn ! Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica 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. Your role: You’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 organization's P&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 & 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. Main responsibilities: Budgeting & Forecasting Support the definition and prioritization of financial targets, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders Own end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes for your entities (full P&L), ensuring accurate and timely system submissions in collaboration with Commercial Controllers Lead bottom-up OPEX planning, aligning cost structures with business strategy and financial objectivesProvide insights to guide resource allocation, investment decisions, and efficiency initiatives Managerial & Statutory Month End closure Coordinate finance closing and reporting timelines for your entities Own the managerial accounts for your legal entity, ensuring alignment with statutory reporting in collaboration with Accounting and Operations Controlling teams Ensure accuracy and integrity of OPEX reporting (e.g., accruals, provisions, postings, and cost allocations) Perform consolidation checks and P&L data validation, including variance and profitability analysis before reporting submission Act as the key point of contact for finance shared service centre on P&L and balance sheet variance explanations Support internal and external audits for the managed legal entity Financial Reporting Deliver clear and insightful reporting, including P&L variance and profitability analysis Analyze monthly spending versus last year and budget/forecast, identifying key cost drivers (e.g., headcount, inflation) and challenging variances Prepare and actively contribute to monthly P&L reviews and business review meetings Cost Optimization Partner with department heads to provide financial guidance and support effective cost management Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities, challenging inefficiencies, supplier choices, and contracts Perform scenario analysis (“what-if”), simulations, and risk & opportunity assessments to support strategic decisions Main requirements: 5-10 years experience in cost control, financial reporting, planning & analysis Excellent communication, presentation skills and analytical skills Ability to build rapport with wide range of colleagues across the organisation An ability to self-manage, motivate and work on your own initiative Ability to manage multiple tasks across a variety of functions to meet deadlines Attention to detail and ability to thrive within a fast moving environment Proficiency in SAP accounting system and advanced Excel skills #LI-RM1 Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​ 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.