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Group Finance Controlling Internship

CompanyEssilorLuxottica Group
LocationMilan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support planning, reporting, monthly closing, KPI monitoring, and variance analysis, while improving controlling systems and business performance metrics. Provide financial analysis and decision-making support to business leaders, identify risks and opportunities, and help ensure regional financial statements and country performance reports are accurate and timely.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
75463
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced vision care products, eyewear and med-tech solutions. Our Mission is to help people around the world to see more and be more by addressing their evolving vision needs, personal style aspirations and desire to feel more connected to the world around them. We are home to the most innovative lens technologies, including Varilux, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Supreme, the most desired luxury licensed brands and world-class retailers including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Vision Express and Apollo. Backed by robust R&D investments, distinctive capabilities and a top-quality asset portfolio, we drive innovation across categories, from cutting edge medical instruments and solutions for eye health to category-defining smart glasses, all of which push the boundaries of the industry and reimagine the eyes as a gateway to new possibilities. With over 200,000 employees across 150 countries, 600 operations facilities, serving 300,000 eye care professionals and operating 18,000 stores, the Group generated consolidated revenue of Euro 26.5 billion in 2024. Our OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation has given access to sustainable vision care to nearly 1 billion people in underserved communities. Our ambition is clear. We are building a platform where the eyes are the gateway to new possibilities – bridging the gap between the digital world and human experience. At EssilorLuxottica, we are Empowering Humans.
About the Role

 

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.

 

Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! 

 

 

Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

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:

We are looking for Group Finance Controlling Interns who will support and improve the controlling model and processes to enable better decision making through constructive challenge and support to the business. Main responsibilities are: planning (by month, quarter, year), KPIs and variance analysis, monthly business review with top managers

 

Main responsibilities:

  • Participate, supports, coordinates the implementation of the reporting (such as Weekly Sales Report, P&L monthly closing, etc...).
  • Support the improvement and establishment of controlling systems, developing and monitoring business performance metrics (such as Avg. Ticket, Traffic, Conversion Rate, etc...).
  • Act as business partner, providing also ad hoc analysis or reporting.
  • Proactively identify communicate Risk & Opportunities and mitigation plans.
  • Ensures that regional financial statements are accurate, complete and in accordance with corporate requirements, corporate policies and industry practices
  • Implements short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
  • Provides insightful budget information to the Business Leaders to assist in controlling costs and in understanding the financial consequences of every potential course of action
  • Provides substantial support to the periodic country performance reporting and appraisal processes by performing financial analysis, and providing consolidated quality local business decision making materials, to enable effective decision-making and allowing timely interventions by the Top Management

 

Main requirements:

  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Accounting, Engineering and equivalent
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and in complex situations
  • Good organizational and communication abilities
  • Attention to detail and time, project-management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team

 

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

  • Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
  • Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
  • Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work-life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions in Sempione Park, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

 

Salary Package

  • 950 Eur Gross per month
  • Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines

 

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.​
 

 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.

Key Skills
Financial PlanningControllingKPI AnalysisVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingBusiness Performance MetricsBusiness PartneringRisk and Opportunity AnalysisBudget AnalysisFinancial Statement AccuracyAnalytical ThinkingCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunicationProject ManagementTeamwork
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Learning Platform AccessPersonalized Development ProgramsEmployee DiscountsMental Health InitiativesYoga SessionsJogging SessionsMeal Vouchers