Sr. Manager- Finance (Data Visualization)

Dallas, TX, US, 75234

Requisition ID: 859218 
Position:Full-Time

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.
 

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

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, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica 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.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Data Visualization Manager will lead the process of visualizing data derived from multiple sources and incorporating the results into actionable insights as requested by internal customers like Management, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Operations. This role will work in collaboration with many groups within and outside Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to address business needs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design strategies for database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the SAP BusinessObjects Data Visualization platform.
• Integrate new and existing information systems to connect to SAP BusinessObjects reporting platform to allow the data from these sources to be used directly for reporting, data analysis and data modelling.
• Build strong relationships with Business Unit Leaders across all channels, translate their business requirements into software reporting applications, KPIs and interactive dynamic dashboards.
• Lead the SAP BusinessObjects dashboard development life cycle, from the initial kickoff through the requirements analysis, design, implementation, code review and support.
• Coordinate User Acceptance & Testing (UAT) activities with key reporting stakeholders and develop a plan to address issues, change requests and new functionalities to ensure a successful release.
• Define SAP BusinessObjects maintenance requirements to ensure data and processes remain up to date. Communicate progress updates, changes and set up alerts for downtime and other service issues.
• Utilize strong SAP BusinessObjects and SQL scripting skills to write incremental data load queries and automate the ETL Tasks to pull data from our BI data warehouse.
• Provide sales analysis via SAP BusinessObjects reports to 200+ Sales representatives while assessing performance against Regional Goals.
• Provide customized reporting and recommendations to Senior Management companywide in support of on-going business decisions to achieve the organization’s financial objectives.
• Participate in the Data Governance Council to review proposed changes to data quality standards, Customer & Product referential and present risks & opportunities.
• Build templates and components, which can be utilized across SAP BusinessObjects reports.
• Domestic & international travel, while limited, is required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics or Finance.
• 8 + years’ experience in a similar analytical role - Business Intelligence and sales analysis
• Technology acumen with a strong proficiency of database tools and SAP BusinessObjects.
• 3 years of scripting and data modeling experience using SAP BusinessObjects building scalable reporting solutions
• 7+ years of experience with database scripting and querying tools: Oracle SQL or Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience in manipulating multiple, complex and large data sources.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT project management, business writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets to solve business problems and create data models, visualizations, metrics, and dashboards that drive strategic direction.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
• Strong modeling techniques and analytical ability to adapt to new systems and applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree or MBA preferred
• Experienced in Data Science, statistical models as a plus

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. 
 
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.