Business Controller - Belgium

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 love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), 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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Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your role

Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, international environment? We’re looking for a Business Controller to join our team in Belgium and play a key role in driving strategic decisions, optimizing performance, and supporting business growth.

As a trusted finance partner, you will work closely with the General Manager, local head of function and cross-functional teams to deliver insightful analysis, ensure financial accuracy, and help shape the future of our organization.

Main responsibilities: 

• Act as a trusted business partner to the General Manager, driving business value by reviewing margins, optimizing costs, and evaluating operational efficiencies.
• Manage the forecasting and budgeting process for all financial KPIs.
• Ensure that monthly closing is conducted in accordance with the company's accounting standards and HQ requirements. Work closely with GBS and local accounting teams to prepare the IFRS reporting pack, calculating provisions and conducting variance analyses
• Deliver monthly performance reports and business reviews (MBRs), offering clear recommendations to support decision-making.
• Review customer agreements from a financial perspective.
• Leverage advanced Excel skills to perform business analysis, build financial models, and facilitate data uploads into systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to deadlines and consistently deliver under tight schedules.

Main requirements

• 5 years’ experience in management control within large multinational companies.
• Excellent command of Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros). Knowledge of Power BI and ThinkCell is a plus. Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and reporting tools.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• A proactive, helpful, and collaborative attitude.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure in a complex and constantly evolving environment.

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