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About the Role

This role is an exciting opportunity to join SEPHORA UK as a Finance Analyst - OPEX, playing a key role in driving visibility and control across operating costs and supporting key business functions. You will combine strong analytical expertise with a commercial mindset, supporting financial performance across Supply Chain, IT, and HR, while helping leaders make informed, data-driven decisions. You will act as a trusted partner to multiple business areas, translating complex financials into clear insights that drive performance, efficiency, and smarter investment decisions.

Responsibilities

Support business performance by turning financial data into clear, actionable insights across key cost areas including Supply Chain, IT and corporate functions
Deliver accurate and timely OPEX reporting, ensuring strong visibility and control across costs under your scope
Analyse performance vs. forecast and prior year, identifying risks, opportunities and key cost drivers
Partner closely with accounting and finance teams to deliver high-quality financials aligned with Group standards and deadlines
Play a key role in monthly performance reviews, supporting senior stakeholders with clear, insight-led analysis
Support end-to-end forecasting cycles, ensuring strong alignment and accuracy across budgets, estimates and long-term plans
Act as a key point of contact for HQ on cross-charges and Supply Chain financials, ensuring clarity and alignment
Collaborate with business leaders to build financial scenarios that support operational and strategic decision-making
Co-lead financial input into Supply Chain projects, supporting business cases and Group-level submissions
Translate financial reporting into simple, meaningful insights for a wide range of stakeholders
Build strong relationships across Supply Chain, IT and HR, becoming a trusted and credible finance partner
Continuously improve financial processes and ways of working to drive efficiency and better decision support

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 retail, e-commerce or a multi-functional environment
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and models
The ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work at pace
A collaborative and credible approach, with confidence working with stakeholders at different levels
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement

Skills

Analytical skills
Commercial mindset
Excel skills
Financial data analysis
Financial modeling
Organisational skills
Stakeholder management
Problem-solving
Attention to detail

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
Annual salary reviews
Generous employee discount
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. It’s the freedom to express yourself, the thrill of discovering something new, and the power of belonging to a community that celebrates every identity.
From our beginnings in France to becoming part of the LVMH family, we’ve always pushed boundaries through creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.
Today, as we continue our exciting expansion across the UK, we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to help shape the future of prestige beauty in one of the world’s most dynamic retail markets.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing ideas to life through impactful campaigns, this is your moment.

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.