Sephora Finance Director

Sephora, a distinguished entity within the LVMH conglomerate, stands as a beacon of innovation and inclusivity in the beauty industry. As an employer, Sephora is committed to fostering a diverse and empowering environment where employees are encouraged to unlock their potential and contribute to the brand's legacy of excellence.

1. Act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and CODIR, maintaining alignment with Sephora’s and LVMH’s financial framework.
2. Transform long-term ambitions into short-term operational actions and support strategic and retail growth plans.
3. Streamline internal processes, implement new tools, and develop analyses to support expansion.
4. Maintain financial relationships with external business partners, including department stores, banks, auditors, and tax firms.
5. Provide insights into business performance through dashboards and scorecards, analyzing sell-in and sell-out performance.
6. Deliver in-depth analysis of retail store and e-commerce performances, and monitor advertising and promotion investments.
7. Own monthly net sales and profit reporting to Sephora EME and Sephora Global, and lead the budgeting process.
8. Drive risk and opportunity assessments, own CAPEX submissions, and ensure the quality and integrity of financial data.
9. Co-lead the planning cycle to ensure product forecasts support business and financial goals.
10. Oversee LVMH Internal Control annual review and ensure compliance and integrity across the DENS market.
11. Lead the Finance team with a developer mindset, promoting an open feedback culture and creating psychological safety.
12. Collaborate closely with the DENS CoDir and European Headquarters, driving engagement remotely.

1. Proven track record of 15+ years in financial leadership.
2. Minimum 3 years as Finance Director or in a large FP&A role in retail environments.

1. Strategic collaboration and business partnership skills.
2. High energy, hands-on, and proactive mindset.
3. Strict rigor in numerical analysis.
4. Ability to operate effectively with limited resources.
5. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Minimum 10 years of experience in financial leadership roles, with at least 3 years as a Finance Director or in a large FP&A role within retail environments.

Sephora offers a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing tools, space, and opportunities to innovate and lead. Employees find fulfillment in their work, from delighting clients to inspiring the industry.

Sephora celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. The company fosters a community where authenticity is embraced, and the strength of differences fuels collective spirit. Employees are encouraged to imagine fearlessly and cultivate creativity, contributing to a culture of high performance.