About us Kering Eyewear is the world leader in Luxury and Hi-End Eyewear (Frames & Sunglasses), developing a unique ensemble of powerful brands. We design, develop, manufacture and market to customers and consumers, the most desirable frames and sunglasses in two fast growing segments: Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle. Through our industry expertise, we empower our brands to go beyond their limits in this high potential business category, supporting their capacity to lead and innovate in Eyewear, to realize their artistic and financial potential, in the most imaginative and sustainable manner.
We are currently seeking a Business Controllerwhowill be part of the Finance Team, based in Padova.
- Carrying out regular business performance analysis, analysing variances from budget/forecast with particular focus on subsidiaries
- Participating to the Business Reviews together with Functional Heads
- Identifying and implementing actions, in order to guarantee the achievement of performance targets
- Proactively supporting in the annual budget and forecast production for the areas of responsibility
- Preparing and sending specific reporting packages to the HQ with focus on Brands, Geographies,
Strategic Business Plan, Channel Evolutions and Brand Positioning by Market
- Managing Profit & Loss Analysis by Business Responsibility
- Performing ad hoc analysis and controlling tasks
- Degree in Business Administration with excellent results (MBA being a plus)
- At least 5 years of working experience in similar role within international and structured organizations
- International experience is a plus
- Knowledge of SAP
- Proficient Microsoft Office suite user with focus on Excel
- Knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IFRS)
- Ability to design and measure KPIs, with specific focus on the P/L
- Ability to work cross-functional, close to business and customers with a solid business partner attitude
- Ability to understand business models and build business plans
- Ability to prioritize activities, work with flexibility and to handle stress
- Ability to work within fast growing environments and to contribute to build a new organization
- Strong leadership, which inspires colleagues and stakeholders
- Problem solving and decision making
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Team work, proactivity, entrepreneurship
- Availability to travel
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a thriving team in a global Luxury group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow.
Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
