Sephora Accounts Receivable & Cash Collection Specialist
- Location
- Saran Centre-Val de Loire France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jun 19, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora seeks an Accounts Receivable & Cash Collection Specialist to oversee a strategic scope encompassing customer accounting and cash collection for UK store and e-commerce operations. Reporting to the Accounts Receivable & Cash Collection Manager within the Europe Finance Department, the successful candidate will manage bank reconciliations, gift card operations, customer invoicing, dispute resolution, and back-margin management across multiple business streams. This hybrid role, based in Saran near Orléans, offers dynamic cross-functional collaboration and significant ownership of critical financial processes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform bank reconciliations for store and web accounts, matching cash receipts with bank statements, analyzing discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions
- Manage Sephora gift cards across B2B and B2C channels
- Oversee customer invoicing, monitor cash collections, and handle disputes through aged receivables analysis
- Manage back margins including year-end rebates and promotional activities across multiple scopes
- Conduct cross-functional analyses and audits related to customer and cash collection flows
- Actively contribute to month-end and period-end closing activities
- Collaborate with business and finance teams across the UK entity and central European teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac +2/3) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Minimum 5 years of experience in finance and accounting roles
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Professional proficiency in English for daily collaboration with local teams
- Knowledge of SAP is an asset
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years in finance and accounting roles, with demonstrated expertise in accounts receivable, cash management, and financial operations within a dynamic, multi-channel retail or e-commerce environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac +2/3) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Workplace
The role is situated in Saran, Centre-Val de Loire, France — conveniently close to Orléans.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
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