Sephora Retail Controller
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jun 12, 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 UK seeks Retail Controller in London. Lead financial performance across retail network with analytical expertise and commercial insight.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support Sephora UK's retail growth by translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that shape performance and future profitability
- Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting across retail scope, with focus on landlord charges, capital expenditure and depreciation
- Analyse performance against forecast and prior year, identifying risks, opportunities and key drivers across the retail estate
- Contribute to monthly P&L reviews for senior leadership with clarity and insight
- Support end-to-end forecasting cycles including monthly landings, budgets, estimates, long-term planning and new store openings
- Partner with finance, accounting and business teams to ensure accurate, timely financial delivery aligned with Group deadlines
- Collaborate with retail, property and development teams to build financial scenarios that inform investment decisions
- Co-lead financial evaluation of capital expenditure projects and prepare business cases for Group submission
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders as a credible finance partner
- Continuously improve financial processes, tools and working practices to drive efficiency
- Support the Retail Finance Manager with reporting, presentations and ad hoc analysis
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent
- Proven experience in an analytical or FP&A role, ideally within retail or multi-site environment
- Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial models and data analysis
- Ability to generate clear, meaningful insights that drive business decision-making
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage priorities and work at pace
- Collaborative approach with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in finance, with demonstrated background in analytical or financial planning and analysis roles, preferably within a retail or multi-site operational environment.
Education
Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting; ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification desirable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Benefits
Private healthcare, life assurance, private pension from day one; competitive pay with annual salary reviews; generous employee discount across beauty brands; paid birthday day off; wellbeing and perks platform access; LVMH Heart Fund support; generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days.
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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