Open Jobs Financial Controller

At Sephora beauty is about feeling seen valued and empowered individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others celebrating diversity and inclusivity unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together we belong to something beautiful. Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges France and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997 Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. With 56000 employees in 35 countries we connect customers and beauty brands within the worlds most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands and our own label Sephora Collection we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances makeup hair care skincare... and much more

Position Purpose:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for supporting the Management Team in achieving the companys business and financial measures. This role will partner with the business functions in Middle East and in Europe and deliver high level financial information on time.

You will excel and enjoy this role if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

Financial Planning

• Lead financial annual budgeting and reforecasting processes for key P&L lines including the development maintenance and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans.
• Support with timely submission of forecasts in the LVMH systems
• Monthly Outlook /Estimates (on a request / ad-hoc basis)

Reporting & Analysis

• Lead month-end variance analysis providing insights into financial performance and key underlying drivers changes against the plan and upcoming risk and opportunities
• Translate complex data into compelling narratives clearly communicating trends insights and actionable impacts to guide strategic decision-making.
• Close partnership with business to monitor and analyze key investment areas & recommend actions for improvement.
• Participation in month-end close process & delivery of financial and management reports per companys schedule
• Ad hoc analyses to support the business

Do not hesitate to apply if you have:

• 5-8 years of experience in FP&A business partnering or controlling roles; BIG 4 experience is a plus.
• Business partnering skills - ability to build trusting relationships with different stakeholders in France and Middle East.
• Analytical thinking always looking for opportunities for improvement.
• Advanced Excel and Reporting systems understanding skills.
• High level of accuracy with an eye for details while keeping the big picture in sight.

Here you will find:

• Community in which authenticity is embraced and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.

• Culture of empowerment learning & growth that offers you the tools space and opportunity to learn innovate and lead

• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day to inspiring our industry at large every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful.