Controlling Manager (maternity cover)

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.

During the maternity leave of the current Controlling Manager, for our headquarters in Düsseldorf we are looking for a:

Controlling Manager

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

• Manage the daily business in close collaboration with the Finance Director
• Be a strong sparring-partner for the Finance Director, our internal departments and closely collaborate with our European HQ
• Be responsible for full P&L management (sales and cost controlling) for our retail and web businesses in Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia
• Assure the preparation and monitoring of budget and revisions (including Cash and B/S forecasts) and closely follow up with budget owners
• Consolidate countries to total HUB level
• Standardize and enhance controlling processes with the HUB
• Prepare ad-hoc requests
• Prepare, analyze and present weekly & monthly reporting to internal stakeholders
• Manage and control monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Contact person for auditors for all controlling questions
• Manage a team of ~4 controllers and work in close collaboration with the Controlling Project Manager

• Hold a master degree in business economics with major in finance & controlling
• Have profound professional experience in the field of Controlling of at least 8 years, preferably in a retail environment
• Have knowledge and experience in monthly and yearly closing regarding the guidelines of HGB & IFRS
• Are highly skilled in the application and use of excel
• Are SAP experienced
• Have profound Knowledge with Microsoft Office
• Are fluent in English (written and verbal), German & French is a plus
• Show a high degree of self-initiative
• Have the ability to cope with stress
• Are flexibile & have a strong hands-on mindset
• Have strong analytical & communication skills
• Have experience in multiple Stakehoder-Management
• Have several years of experience in people management

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.