Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Senior Commercial Finance ManagerIf 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.General FunctionThe Senior Manager, Finance will support the Finance organization, Business Operations VPs and Business Unit GM/Senior Vice President. Key activities include performing the month-end close activities, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis and modeling in support of business development activities, including new business model evaluation and strategic growth initiatives, analysis of potential business agreement economics, operating expense management/reporting, and M&A model development/integration.Major Duties And ResponsibilitiesDevelops, maintains, reviews and presents comprehensive and summarized reporting packages to monitor performance. Manages complex accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting functions and processes. Increases productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications, coordinating information requirements, and sharing of best practices Works with General Ledger and other Shared Services teams on internal and external controls, balance sheet analysis, etc Supports annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting process with input from Finance, Category Management, Executive Management and Operations Ensure alignment with corporate standards in terms of accounting, reporting, internal policies and procedures, including external regulations and SOX requirements Performs financial analysis to determine present and future financial performance for new business models and partner agreements Works on complex problems and develops business cases where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors Lead cost optimization initiatives and evaluate returns of automation projects Develop successful business partnership with Business Unit Leadership and key partners by setting short and long term financial and operating targets Determines financial position by comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results Provides information to Finance and Business Unit organization by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, making presentations of findings, analysis, and recommendations Participates and contributes in systems development and enhancements project for both Finance and the business.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Business Management or equivalent experience. 8+ years' experience in financial modeling, business case development, or accounting / financial analysis. A self-motivator, a leader with an intellectual curiosity, eager to learn and grow, able to learn on their own A team player, must be able to work with people within, and outside of the Finance department Extremely strong analytic, problem solving and modeling skills Understanding of orientations and business priorities as well as driving the business Proven working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint and data analysis tools such as SAP, Essbase, SQL, MSAccess Excellent organizational and strong communication and presentation skills Ability to deal with a fast-paced dynamic environmentPreferred QualificationsMBA preferred SAP knowledge Effective management skillsPay Range: 146,267.60 - 211,290.40