Permanent Contract - Global Tech Controller (M/F/X)

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Permanent Contract - Global Tech Controller (M/F/X)

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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.

Global Tech Controller (M/F/X)

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.

We are seeking a Global Tech Controller to join our team in a newly created role. Reporting directly to the Tech & Digital Reporting Controller, this position is crucial for the effective management and monitoring of Tech costs and performance. This central role combines the continuity of our existing financial steering with a significant focus on building and implementing a new controlling model. The position is intended to manage the operational Tech controlling (closings/reporting/budget) and to contribute to the implementation of the new model. You will play a key role in structuring our division, optimizing financial processes, and financially evaluating strategic projects. You will work closely with Tech managers to ensure reliable financial information and credible forecasts.

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

• Closings and Reporting Management:

• Oversee monthly and annual accounting closings, including preparing accrual entries.
• Generate financial reports compliant with Group formats and deadlines.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of all closings.
• Monitor and analyze Tech Capex and Opex.
• Manage intercompany re-billings.
• Conduct analyses and provide essential commentary.

• Tech Budget and Forecast Management:
• Actively participate in constructing budgets and revised forecasts, collaborating with Tech managers.
• Review and challenge assumptions with Tech managers to ensure forecast credibility.
• Ensure timely data submission according to Group-defined formats and deadlines.

• Tech Cost Control and Monitoring:
• Ensure reliable financial data and cost visibility.
• Ensure strict adherence to Tech expenditure commitment and validation procedures.
• Supervise and validate commitments and expenditures.
• Provide necessary tools for cost monitoring and enhancing Tech financial transparency.
• Proactively propose cost-saving initiatives and alert on potential overruns.
• Use time-tracking information for invoicing and analysis.

• Tech Performance:
• Monitor key Tech Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their economic impacts.
• Contribute to improving the visibility and transparency of Tech financial data.

• Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement:
• Implement optimized processes to enhance administrative task efficiency.
• Contribute to file rationalization, improving financial data quality, and developing analysis tools.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of financial tools.

Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are …

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of proven experience in IT controlling or a similar financial role.
• Strong understanding of financial challenges within an IT environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (data reporting, pivot tables) is essential. SAP expertise is a plus.
• Expertise in financial modeling and consolidation.
• Autonomous and Rigorous, with a strong affinity for IT tools/systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Thriving in an international and multicultural environment.
• Fluent English required (written and spoken).

The position is a CDI based in La Défense (Paris area).

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.  

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