Sephora Senior Executive, Finance Business Partner

Sephora, a leading name in the beauty industry, is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton conglomerate, renowned for its luxury goods. Operating across the Asia Pacific region, Sephora SEA has established a robust omni-channel presence in over eight countries, including Australia, India, and Singapore. Known for its rapid expansion and innovative business channels, Sephora SEA is a dynamic environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment.

1. Provide financial support to key stakeholders in IT and Logistics, delivering insights and controls to manage costs and support performance.
2. Collaborate with country operational and finance teams to provide a regional view of IT and Logistics to senior management.
3. Ensure timely and accurate financial information for strong control and sound business decisions at the regional level.
4. Support and execute the preparation and review of monthly P&Ls for various cost centers.
5. Perform variance analysis versus budget and forecast, providing clear explanations and insights into cost lines.
6. Assist Shared Service Centre and Local Finance Teams with month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and cost allocations.
7. Ensure accurate tracking of OpEx and CapEx spend for IT projects.
8. Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles, specifically for identified cost lines within the region.
9. Monitor and contribute to cost control and efficiency improvements across various business areas.
10. Build effective working relationships with functional stakeholders and act as a finance point-of-contact for day-to-day queries.
11. Prepare financial input into business cases and investment proposals, ensuring spend remains within budget.
12. Provide ad hoc analytical support to the Regional Finance Business Partner and regional leaders on cost P&L lines for the region.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
2. At least 3 years of experience in business analysis, commercial finance, FP&A, or a related role, ideally within a regional environment.

1. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.
2. Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) or SQL is a plus.
3. Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance and Operational teams, ideally across multiple countries.
4. Good communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining data clearly.
5. Detail-oriented, hands-on, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, matrix organization.

Minimum 3 years of experience in business analysis, commercial finance, FP&A, or a related role, ideally within a regional environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Sephora offers a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing tools, space, and opportunities to innovate and lead. The company champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fulfilling work environment where employees can be their authentic selves.

Sephora fosters a community where authenticity is embraced, and the strength of differences fuels collective spirit. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment, celebrating diversity, and offering a culture of empowerment and growth.