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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. You will partner with Retail, Property & Development teams to translate financial data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making and expansion plans.

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
• 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

• UK

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Professional

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 beauty brands
• 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 about the freedom to express yourself, the thrill of discovering something new, and the power of belonging to a community that celebrates every identity.
• From its beginnings in France to becoming part of the LVMH family, SEPHORA has always pushed boundaries through creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.
• SEPHORA UK is continuing its exciting expansion across the UK, shaping the future of prestige beauty in one of the world’s most dynamic retail markets.

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.