Finance Manager - Logistics FP&A

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, Lens Crafters, 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 accompanies and enables others within the Essilor Luxottica 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.

The candidate will lead financial reporting, planning, and analysis for North American customs duties, tariffs & freight operations, working closely with operations leadership to provide support, gather and summarize critical data, and leverage automated reporting solutions and analytics.

This role requires strong analytical abilities, solid business acumen, and deep competency with business intelligence tools, along with a strong understanding of logistics and freight operations.

Responsibilities include developing departmental budgets, forecasts, and estimates in partnership with operational owners and finance leadership to ensure financial commitments are met; performing monthly variance analyses and preparing accruals and accounting adjustments for accurate financial closing; collaborating with market FP&A teams to reconcile monthly service charges; and preparing and reviewing financial reports and KPIs while providing management input and maintaining a clear view of risks and opportunities within their areas of responsibility.

• Develop strong business partnerships with Operations Leadership and key stakeholders by setting short‑ and long‑term financial and operational targets and driving the execution of business strategies and management, planning and analysis of customs duties and tariffs.
• Lead the duty/tariff and freight month‑end close process and related controlling activities, including identifying, preparing, and adjusting accruals; collaborate closely with Market FP&A to ensure accurate allocation and billing of service charges.
• Own the design, development, and maintenance of Operations/Finance business intelligence infrastructure, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Partner with Operations leadership to conduct deep‑drive analyses into trends, productivity KPIs, and operational insights; prepare management reports to satisfy both local and corporate requirements.
• Enable effective decision‑making by retrieving, consolidating, and transforming data from multiple sources into clear, actionable formats.
• Lead cost‑optimization initiatives and evaluate financial returns on automation and process‑improvement projects.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for periodic business reviews with senior management.
• Drive simplification and efficiency across finance operations by identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance processes and tools.
• Manage financial relationships with freight forwarders and transportation providers, ensuring service performance and supporting the resolution of operational issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial/analytical roles, preferably within logistics, operations, or manufacturing
• Strong financial analysis skills with proficiency in Excel and SAP
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
• Strong learning agility and adaptability in fast‑paced, changing environments
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and drive process or business enhancements
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