Financial Controller

  • NEW

Published on 05.20.2026

Sephora

Finance

Reference: 288188

  • Place of employment :

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates

  • Contrat type :

    Permanent Job

  • Required experience :

    Minimum 5 years

  • Work mode :

    Full Time

Position

Financial Controller

Profile

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. With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more

 

Position Purpose:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for supporting the Management Team in achieving the company’s business and financial measures. This role will partner with the business functions in Middle East and in Europe and deliver high level financial information on time.

 

You will excel and enjoy this role if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

 

Financial Planning

  • Lead financial annual budgeting and reforecasting processes for key P&L lines, including the development, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans.
  • Support with timely submission of forecasts in the LVMH systems
  • Monthly Outlook /Estimates (on a request / ad-hoc basis)

 

Reporting & Analysis

  • Lead month-end variance analysis, providing insights into financial performance and key underlying drivers, changes against the plan, and upcoming risk and opportunities
  • Translate complex data into compelling narratives, clearly communicating trends, insights, and actionable impacts to guide strategic decision-making.
  • Close partnership with business to monitor and analyze key investment areas & recommend actions for improvement.
  • Participation in month-end close process & delivery of financial and management reports per company’s schedule
  • Ad hoc analyses to support the business

 

Do not hesitate to apply if you have:

  • 5-8 years of experience in FP&A, business partnering or controlling roles; BIG 4 experience is a plus.
  • Business partnering skills - ability to build trusting relationships with different stakeholders in France and Middle East.
  • Analytical thinking, always looking for opportunities for improvement.
  • Advanced Excel and Reporting systems understanding skills.
  • High level of accuracy, with an eye for details while keeping the big picture in sight.

 

Here, 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 you the 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.

SEPHORA
MAISON

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.