Business Controller (m/f/x) Düsseldorf in full time
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Sephora. Düsseldorf · no salary stated · we estimate €58,000–€89,476 across Germany.
Sephora has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run day-to-day controlling and act as a finance partner to the Finance Director and internal teams
- Oversee revenue and costs across the retail and web businesses, with responsibility for their full P&L
- Support the annual budget, in-year reviews and financial plans, including one-off scenario work
- Build forecasts and deliver reports each week and month
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements and help complete the reporting process
What you bring
- A business administration degree focused on finance and controlling
- At least five years in controlling, preferably within retail
- Strong command of monthly and annual statements under HGB and IFRS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, plus experience with SAP
- Fluent written and spoken English
Who this fits
This role suits someone with a strong interest in analysis, reporting, revenue and cost management, and working with varied stakeholders. You’ll work closely with European Headquarters in a full-time role based in Düsseldorf.
From the employer
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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.
We are looking for you with ...
... an affinity for analysis and reporting, a knack for revenue and cost management as well as the joy of working with various stakeholders and a passion for the beauty industry.
You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions :
- To lead the day-to-day business in Controlling.
- Be a strong sparring partner for our Finance Director and internal departments and work closely with the European Headquarters.
- To take responsibility for the full P&L management (revenue and cost control) of our retail and web business.
- To assist in the planning and monitoring of the annual budget, reviews during the year, financial planning and ad-hoc simulations.
- To prepare regular forecasts as well as weekly and monthly reports.
- To prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements as well as assisting in their execution.
Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are …
- A degree in business administration with a focus on finance & controlling.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the area of controlling, ideally in the retail business.
- A sound knowledge of monthly and annual financial statements, taking into account the guidelines of HGB & IFRS.
- A talented user of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with SAP.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, German would be a plus
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.
At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.
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