Senior Finance Manager

Sr. Finance Manager 420 5th Avenue, NY, NY, 10018 (Open to Remote or NYC office based Hybrid (3 days in office 2 days for home) 7+ Month Contract (Possible extension)

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• Reason for request (Example: project base, staff augmentation, replacement or other). Can you please provide 4-5 detailed sentences as to why this temp labor is needed and why the assignment can not be completed by an internal resource? The more details that you can provide the better your chances are of avoiding delays. : Maternity Leave Coverage GENERAL FUNCTION

The Manager, Finance will support the highly visible Retail division within EssilorLuxottica. This role supports 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, 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
• Reconciles transactions
• 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 QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor degree required (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Business Management preferred).
• 5+ 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 required.
• 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, MS Access
• Excellent organizational and strong communication and presentation skills required.
• Ability to deal with a fast-paced dynamic environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• SAP knowledge is a plus
• Effective management skills preferred.