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 loveas well as a network that offers consumers high-quality
vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences, 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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We’re looking for pioneers eager to explore new horizons and leave a lasting impact. We offer a world
of opportunities for those ready to embrace challenges and make a real difference in people’s lives
through their work. We nurture talent and creativity, empowering you to reach new heights in a
dynamic and inclusive environment.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller to join our Greek entity in Athens.
Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!
Your role
Finance Controller will work closely with Global Business Services Centre, local business, Regional Finance and external service providers to ensure effective transformation of the business and driving the Finance agenda. Key to the role is ensuring business planning activities (Budgeting, Forecasts, Opex Optimization, Consolidation) alongside with strategic business partnership and projects on CEE or EMEA level.
Main responsibilities:
Ensure Process & Data Governance
Manage Managerial & Statutory Month End closure in coordination with GBS (Global Business Services Center) Ensure data consistency/ accuracy Reconciliation of managerial and statutory P&L Supervision adherence to compliance requirements Integration | Merge of LEs Changes of perimeter
Drive Opex optimization
Accuracy of actual OPEX reporting Support & Review Opex Forecast & BDG with Business Functions (incl. marketing expenses approval process) Labor cost variance analysis (HC, inflation, efficiency) Salaries increase calculation & simulation Advertising costs reporting & analysis Synergies & optimizations
Budgeting & Forecasting
Overall responsibility for the budget preparation including integration of inputs, cascading targets, partnering across various teams, inputting numbers into the budgeting tool. Overall responsibility for the forecasting activities (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc) Cross departments collaboration
Must-have requirements:
Educational Background in Finance 2-4 years of experience in Controlling, preferably in international matrix environment Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Solid experience with IT systems supporting Financial Reporting Experience of leading transformational changes Consolidation experience and accounting knowledge Strong analytical skills with the emphasis on costs in depth analysis Ability to work under pressure, problem-solving skills Very good English and Greek
Recruiting process
Our recruitment process may vary. If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters, who will
guide you through the specific steps for your application.
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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
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