CDI - Contrôleur de Gestion Clôture et Process Supply Chain Europe (M/F/X)

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.

• Ensure the financial reliability of the Supply Europe scope and lead key financial processes in a transforming environment.
• Actively contribute to continuous process improvement through automation and AI.
• Work at the core of Supply challenges (logistics, inventory, flows, warehouses) in an international environment.
• Play a key interface role between Finance, Accounting, countries, and logistics providers.

• Ensure the monthly closing for Supply Europe (logistics costs, inventory): data collection, control, reconciliation, and application of accounting standards.
• Analyze and explain variances and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Act as the key point of contact for Accounting, Internal Control, and auditors on the Supply scope.

Supply financial process management

• Act as the Finance point of contact for all Supply financial processes:
• Monitor the department budget (T&E, consulting, etc.) in close coordination with operational and finance teams
• Manage recharges and intercompany flows (centralization, monitoring, reporting); engage with countries on their logistics cost performance (central/local)
• Manage financial interactions with logistics providers
• Adapt financial processes to changes in logistics flows (new warehouses, scope changes, End of Life) and systems
• Document, secure, and standardize processes to ensure long‑term robustness
• Lead the evolution, improvement, and optimization of closing processes and tools (Power BI, Anaplan, S4HANA – COPA, etc.)
• Identify levers to enhance processes through automation and AI
• Act autonomously and proactively in driving process improvements: lead internal projects or develop automated reporting solutions

• A degree in Finance, Controlling, or Accounting
• Significant experience (7+ years) in controlling, financial closing, or audit, ideally in an international environment
• Strong analytical mindset, rigor, and reliability
• A strong interest in continuous improvement and process optimization
• Proficiency in tools (Excel, SAP, Power BI, etc.)
• Ability to operate in demanding monthly cycles with multiple stakeholders (countries, accounting, partners)
• A key and recognized role at the heart of Supply Europe financial decision‑making
• Exposure to high‑impact, business‑critical transformation projects
• A position as a Finance reference in a transforming organization
• A stimulating, demanding environment offering strong development opportunities for senior profiles

• 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.