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About the Role

This role supports the financial performance and growth of SEPHORA UK's Retail business by combining analytical expertise with a commercial mindset to drive performance across the store network through financial planning, reporting, and investment analysis. You will partner closely with Retail, Property & Development teams, translating financial data into actionable insights to support decision-making and future growth.

Responsibilities

Support the growth of Sephora UK by turning financial data into clear insights that shape retail performance and future profitability
Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting across your scope, with a focus on landlord charges, CAPEX and depreciation
Analyse performance against forecast and prior year, identifying risks, opportunities and key drivers across the retail estate
Contribute to monthly P&L reviews for senior leadership, bringing clarity and insight to performance discussions
Support end-to-end forecasting cycles including monthly landings, budgets, estimates, long-term planning and new store openings
Partner closely with finance, accounting and business teams to ensure financials are accurate, well-understood and delivered in line with Group deadlines
Collaborate with Retail, Property & Development teams to build financial scenarios that inform investment and growth decisions
Co-lead the financial evaluation of capital expenditure projects, helping shape business cases and prepare submissions to Group
Translate financial reporting into clear, actionable insights that enable better decision-making across the business
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, becoming a credible and supportive finance partner
Continuously improve financial processes, tools and ways of working to drive efficiency and stronger decision support
Support the Retail Finance Manager with reporting, presentations and ad hoc analysis that helps move the business forward

Requirements

A degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting, with ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent desirable
Proven experience in an analytical or FP&A role, ideally within a retail or multi-site environment
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial models and data
The ability to generate clear, meaningful insights that the business can easily understand and act on
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work at pace to tight deadlines
A collaborative and credible approach, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Skills

Analytical expertise
Commercial mindset
Financial planning
Reporting
Investment analysis
Financial modelling
Data analysis
Stakeholder management
Communication

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Proven experience in an analytical or FP&A role

Education Level

Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting
ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent desirable

Benefits

Private Healthcare
Life Assurance
Private Pension from day one
Competitive pay that grows with you
Annual salary reviews
Generous employee discount across the world’s best beauty brands
A paid day off on your birthday
Access to a wellbeing and perks platform
LVMH Heart Fund support
Generous holiday allowance
Option to buy more holiday

About the Company

At SEPHORA UK, beauty is who we are, representing freedom of expression, discovery, and belonging. We push boundaries through creativity, innovation, and inclusivity. We are expanding across the UK and are looking for passionate individuals to shape the future of prestige beauty in a dynamic retail market. We thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing ideas to life through impactful campaigns.

Equal Opportunity

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.