Sephora Assistant Manager, Finance Business Partner

Singapore • Singapore

Friday, January 2, 2026

Sephora, a leading global beauty retailer, is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton group, a world-renowned luxury goods conglomerate. As an employer, Sephora is committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity and empowerment, celebrating diversity and encouraging personal and professional growth. With a strong presence in the Asia Pacific region, Sephora SEA operates an omni-channel business across eight countries, including flagship stores in prominent locations such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore. The company is experiencing significant growth, driven by new store openings and innovative business channels.

1. Provide financial support to key stakeholders across various business functions.
2. Deliver key financial insights and controls to help operational leaders manage costs and support performance.
3. Collaborate with functional stakeholders, country operational & finance teams, and shared service centres to provide a regional view of business performance.
4. Ensure timely and accurate financial information is provided for strong control and sound decision-making at the regional level.
5. Support the preparation and review of monthly P&Ls for various cost centres.
6. Perform variance analysis versus budget and forecast, providing clear explanations and insights into cost lines.
7. Assist shared service centre and local finance teams with month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and cost allocations.
8. Ensure accurate tracking of operational and capital expenditures for projects.
9. Support budget and forecasting cycles, owning identified cost lines for the region and supporting the consolidation of profit performance.
10. Monitor and challenge spend across various business areas.
11. Support the development of cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
12. Build effective working relationships with functional stakeholders.
13. Act as a finance point of contact for day-to-day queries.
14. Translate financial data into clear, practical insights for non-finance teams.
15. Prepare financial input into business cases and investment proposals, ensuring spending remains within budget.
16. Develop and own regional trackers for all related costs to drive efficiencies and standardization.
17. Provide ad hoc analytical support to the Regional FBP and regional leaders on cost P&L lines for the region.
18. Contribute to regional business reviews and presentations with clear, data-driven inputs.

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
2. Minimum 4 years' experience in business analysis, commercial finance, FP&A, or a related role, ideally within a regional or multinational environment.
3. Solid understanding of P&L structure, capitalization & depreciation rules with their P&L and balance sheet impacts.

1. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.
2. Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) or SQL is a plus.
3. Proven ability to work cross-functionally with finance and operational teams, ideally across multiple countries.
4. Strong communication and presentation skills — able to turn data into insights and influence decision-making.
5. Detail-oriented, hands-on, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Minimum 4 years' experience in business analysis, commercial finance, FP&A, or a related role, ideally within a regional or multinational environment.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Sephora offers a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing tools, space, and opportunities to learn, innovate, and lead. Employees enjoy a community where authenticity is embraced, and diversity fuels collective spirit.

Sephora champions a world of inspiration and inclusion, where everyone can celebrate their beauty. The company fosters an environment where employees can be themselves, contributing to a collective spirit of empowerment and growth.