FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (M / F / X) (maternity cover / fulltime or parttime possible)

SEPHORA; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading beauty retailer located in Düsseldorf is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Business Controller. The ideal candidate will lead day-to-day operations in controlling, manage P&L for both retail and web business, and work closely with the Finance Director. Candidates should have a degree in business administration with a focus on finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English is required, and German is a plus. Join us to make a difference in the beauty industry.

Leistungen

Culture of empowerment and growth

Community embracing diversity

Work fulfillment opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in controlling, ideally in the retail sector.
• Strong understanding of HGB & IFRS guidelines for financial statements.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the daily business operations in Controlling.
• Partner with Finance Director and internal departments.
• Manage P&L for retail and online business.
• Assist in annual budgeting and financial planning.
• Prepare forecasts and regular financial reports.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Revenue management

Cost management

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Degree in business administration (finance & controlling)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

We are looking for you with an affinity for analysis and reporting, a knack for revenue and cost management as well as the joy of working with various stakeholders and a passion for the beauty industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day business in Controlling.
• Be a strong sparring partner for our Finance Director and internal departments and work closely with the European Headquarters.
• Take responsibility for the full P&L management (revenue and cost control) of our retail and web business.
• Assist in the planning and monitoring of the annual budget, reviews during the year, financial planning and ad-hoc simulations.
• Prepare regular forecasts as well as weekly and monthly reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements as well as assisting in their execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration with a focus on finance & controlling.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in controlling, ideally in retail.
• Sound knowledge of monthly and annual financial statements, taking into account the guidelines of HGB & IFRS.
• Talented user of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with SAP.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; German would be a plus.

What you will find

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.