Senior Business Planning and Controlling Manager

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.We are united by a common goal -

to reimagine the future of beauty.The OpportunityAs Sephora UK continues its exciting growth journey, we’re enhancing our approach to financial planning and performance monitoring to drive the business forward. As our Senior Business Planning and Controlling Manager, you’ll lead our financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and supporting performance across both our retail stores and online channels.You’ll work closely with the UK Leadership Team, CFO, Head of Financial Accounting, and our EMEA team in Paris to strengthen our finance function, deliver business-critical insights, and ensure excellence across all reporting and control activities.Leading a team of three direct reports, you’ll provide coaching and direction while fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.You Will Also Be Responsible ForBudgeting and ForecastingLead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with financial goals and objectives.Oversee budget preparation and revisions in collaboration with managers, ensuring timely submission and resolution of queries.Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of reports and analysis, working closely with our Senior FPandA to support decision-making.Manage month-end and year-end simulations, identifying risks and opportunities to guide business decisions.Cost ControllingPartner with Finance teams to conduct cost analysis and operational reviews, ensuring cost control and efficiency.Support investment proposals for the store network, monitor costs, and manage post-investment reviews to assess payback.Oversee monthly store costs and headcount reporting, providing insights to drive operational efficiency.Business and Store Performance ReviewsConduct business reviews and provide actionable insights for improvements, working closely with Store Management to optimise performance.Identify margin drivers and propose initiatives to improve profitability across product categories.Analyse pricing strategies, promotions, and competitive benchmarking to optimise margin performance.Collaborate with merchandising and supply chain teams to optimise stock levels, reduce markdown risks, and maximise sell-through.Internal Controls, Systems, and ProcessesSupport the strengthening of financial and business controls, driving process standardisation and improvement.Assist with the implementation of financial systems to ensure data integrity and automation, while leading process improvement initiatives.What You’ll BringAs a seasoned Business Planning and Controlling Manager, you will leverage your extensive experience in financial planning, performance monitoring, and reporting to drive our success. Comfortable managing multiple financial processes, you''ll ensure our strategic plans are seamlessly executed within the broader business framework.Our Ideal Candidate Will Also PossessACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified (or equivalent).Minimum seven years’ experience in a financial, analytical, or controlling role, preferably within retail and/or eCommerce, with exposure to cross-functional business partnering.Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.Advanced financial modelling, planning, and forecasting expertise, with proficiency in Excel and experience using FPandA or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Hyperion, or similar).Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a proven track record of driving strategic decisions across all levels of an organisation.Demonstrated leadership ability, including team management, mentoring, and development.Agile and adaptable approach to problem-solving, with the ability to balance detail-oriented execution and big-picture strategic thinking.Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

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