Sephora Global Finance SAP Project Coordinator

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

• Participate in cross-functional SAP adaptation projects on both ECC6.0 and S/4 HANA platforms, accounting for legal, tax, and accounting specificities across countries
• Facilitate requirements-gathering workshops and contribute to solution implementation decisions
• Validate user acceptance testing completion and ensure data migration quality
• Develop and maintain documentation of Sephora Core Model finance processes and create training materials for key users
• Lead training sessions and provide ongoing post-implementation support
• Contribute to S/4 HANA implementation rollout (planned through 2028) by promoting best practices and Core Model performance
• Support finance users across diverse entities and geographical locations on SAP ECC6.0 and S/4 HANA solutions
• Disseminate financial best practices to accounting and finance teams across the organization
• Serve as primary liaison between finance teams, CFOs of subsidiaries, IT teams, and cross-functional departments (Supply Chain, CRM, Estore, POS)
• Collaborate daily with SAP Finance Support Unit team members on strategic transformation initiatives

Qualifications

• Higher education in finance (Master's degree or equivalent, BAC+4/5)
• Advanced expertise in SAP Finance and peripheral modules (MM, SD, FI, CO) on ECC6.0 or S/4 HANA, preferably with Core Model experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in similar SAP finance implementation or support roles
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong team collaboration skills with proven ability to work effectively in project environments
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and adaptability capacity
• Natural curiosity and proactive temperament
• Understanding of functional finance needs and business challenges

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8 years of professional experience in SAP finance implementations, system upgrades, and international finance process optimization roles. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex finance transformations across multiple countries and stakeholder groups, with proven success in requirements analysis, system configuration, and post-go-live support within multinational environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field; Master's degree or equivalent (BAC+4/5) strongly preferred. Formal training or certification in SAP Finance modules (FI, CO, MM, SD) is highly valued.

Workplace

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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