Sephora EME Manager Cash Controlling

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supervise cash reporting and budget/forecast processes across 26 European and Middle Eastern entities, ensuring timely and compliant consolidated reporting
• Analyze and validate the bridge between direct and indirect cash flow methodologies, maintaining standardized modelling tools and supporting local finance teams
• Manage and develop the dedicated cash controlling team, organizing roles and responsibilities while completing training and onboarding
• Drive cash performance across the EME zone by securing accuracy of rolling forecasts, analyzing trends with country CFOs, and identifying risks and opportunities
• Advise and challenge countries on budget and forecast assumptions in coordination with supply chain to align inventory levels with business projections
• Play a pivotal role in Sephora SAS consolidation by identifying non-cash items, reconciling intercompany flows, and validating consolidation restatements with the Global Consolidation team

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance, controlling, accounting, or related field
• Proven experience in finance and consolidation within a multinational environment with treasury and controlling principles expertise
• Demonstrated integrity with ability to convey clear, synthetic messages to diverse stakeholders including senior management and supply chain
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools such as Excel and financial planning software
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and consolidation software platforms

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of finance or consolidation experience in a multinational environment, with demonstrated expertise in treasury and controlling principles. The candidate should have proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, and manage complex financial processes at scale.

Education

Master's degree in finance, controlling, accounting, or a related field.

Workplace

Benefits

Training and development programs through personalized career plans; inclusion in a community of 52,000 team members across 34 markets and 3,000+ stores; access to professional growth opportunities within a leading beauty retailer in the LVMH family.

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.

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