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Finance Director
Luxottica
Mason, OH, United States
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Finance Director - Sunglass Hut
Position:Full-Time
Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 7,200 retail stores across the globe.
In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.
At Sunglass Hut, our mission is to be the premier shopping and inspiration destination for the top brands, latest trends and exclusive styles of high quality fashion and performance sunglasses.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The SGH Director of Finance will lead the reporting/analytics structure and promotions/discount optimization for the brand, making recommendations to improve Sales & Margin. The candidate should be a high-energy financial leader with proven track record of improving processes and adding value to the business. This associate must have strong analytical skills, provide deep insights that result in improved results, and possess the willingness to understand the business at a strategic and detailed level. The leader must also be able to effectively summarize their detailed business understanding into executive level presentations with insightful perspective. The associate must have outstanding inter-personal and communication skills to effectively participate on cross-functional brand projects and partner with Milan and shared services to resolve issues.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead analytics around ROI on key initiatives, making recommendations to drive Sales & OI
• Drive promotional growth within company guardrails (MAP compliance, Executive approvals, etc.)
• Control end-to-end process on promotions from concept to in-store execution, partnering with cross functional teams and driving strategy
• Provides status of financial condition of the company by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data.
• Sales forecasting & marketing impact on sales
• Weekly business reporting package and insights
• Leads the financial modeling for 3 year strategic plan
• Monthly close process – providing key insights and financial reporting
• Monthly financial reporting
• Coach and develop future financial/business leaders
• Demonstrated leader and team player to partner with other SGH brand associates, including worldwide SGH associated, other Luxottica brands, Shared Services and external partners
◦ Interpersonal skills
◦ Influencing and negotiation skills
◦ Conflict resolution
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BBA or MBA in Finance or Accounting
• 10+ years’ experience in related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Finance and retail industry experience preferred
• Outstanding business acumen and critical thinking skills; brings logical solutions to business issues (not just financial)
• Business leader with broad financial background (FP&A, accounting, M&A, etc.)
• Solid analytical skills with ability to breakdown complex issues into key business drivers
• Financial and management reporting skills – can develop easy to understand reporting with insightful perspective
• Presentation skills; experienced in creating and delivering presentation for senior management
• Proven track record of improving processes and creating value beyond their immediate area of influence
• Strong drive and sense of urgency