Financial Controller

Overview

Financial Controller/ Sr Financial Controller - Marketing and Overheads

About Safilo

Have you ever wondered who’s behind a pair of glasses? It’s us, from Safilo.

Established in 1934 in Italy’s Veneto region, Safilo Group is one of the eyewear industry’s principal players in the design, manufacturing and distribution of optical frames, sunglasses, sports eyewear, goggles and helmets. The Group designs and manufactures its collections by blending stylistic, technical and industrial innovation with quality and skillful craftsmanship.

With an extensive global presence, Safilo’s business model enables it to monitor its entire production and distribution chain. With more than 30 brands, Safilo covers all the consumer segments: from Fashion Luxury – with Boss, Carolina Herrera, Etro, Isabel Marant, Missoni, Moschino, PORTS – to Lifestyle – with Carrera, Dsquared2, Eyewear by David Beckham, Marc Jacobs, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Jeans, Kate Spade New York, Kurt Geiger, Fossil, HUGO, Juicy Couture, Liz Claiborne, Love Moschino, Pierre Cardin, and Stuart Weitzman – and Sports & Outdoor – with Smith and Under Armour – up to Mass Cool – with Blenders, Polaroid, Privé Revaux and Seventh Street.

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst / Sr. Financial Analyst – Marketing & Overheads
, you’ll be a strategic partner driving smarter decisions across for all the business functions with a specific focus on Marketing. Your work will directly influence pricing strategies, optimize marketing investments, and ensure cost discipline that fuels business growth.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine analytical expertise with business impact. You’ll gain exposure to financial controlling, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, while sharpening your skills in forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis.

• Act as a strategic finance partner to Marketing—guiding pricing strategies, monitoring marketing investments, and ensuring cost discipline.
• Manage key financial processes including royalties reporting and payments, pricing database updates, and margin analysis for new collections.
• Track and analyze marketing spend, overhead, and Capex against budgets and forecasts; support monthly closings and accruals.
• Prepare and maintain financial dashboards, stock reserve calculations, and deliver actionable insights that improve planning accuracy and business performance.
• Collaborate across teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and strategic reports that shape decision-making.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and/or Accounting, MBA a plus
• Minimum 2-3 years of Finance / Accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, vlookup, sumifs, match, index)
• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA, SAP BW, Oracle Essbase, or HFM is a plus
• Good analytical and communication skills.

We offer more than just a job, we provide a supportive environment where you can grow, feel valued, and enjoy your work. Our benefits include:

• 401(k) with Company Match:
  Invest in your future with confidence.
• Hybrid Work & Flexibility:
  Enjoy a hybrid schedule. (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Employee Perks:
  Discounts, seasonal events, and a fun, engaged culture.
• Supportive Team Culture:
  We prioritize employee engagement, recognition, and collaboration at every level.

Pay range: 75K – 100K depending on level of experience