Sephora USA Looking for Senior Manager, Engineering, Finance at San Francisco, CA Full Time

Country / Region : United States

City : San Francisco

Business group: Selective Distribution

Contract type: Permanent Job

Function: Information Technology/Information System

Reference No.: 214993

Date of publication: 2022.08.20

Position

Senior Manager, Engineering, Finance

Profile

At Sephora, we stand together and we stand for something more. For empowerment, for exploration, for the opportunity to impact people’s lives through the unlimited power of beauty. So we embrace uniqueness, unleash creativity, and pursue progress every day. Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious.

We are united by a common goal – to reimagine the future of beauty.

Reimagine your future, with Sephora.

Your role at Sephora… As a Senior Manager – Finance, you will be responsible for plan, design and development of Financial systems that include SAP ECC & S/4 HANA and other Supporting Systems. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Systems, you will be responsible for software solution to business requirements, systems design and development with in-house staff and/or partners. Work pro-actively with the business to understand their strategic direction and how to support the execution of their strategies most effectively. Engage with business teams within area of responsibility to communicate and scope the functional IT plan aligned with overall IT plan.

Your responsibilities include:
Manage a small team and serve as a Functional/Technical Lead on Sephora Financial Systems and also contribute to hands-on design and development.

Participate in discovery, architecture and solution design

Develop/enhance systems based on requirements defined, either by modification to third-party software or new development, using prescribed SDLC tools and techniques for solutions to business problems.

Follow Sephora Agile Development Methodology

Work with Finance Business Analysts and Architects to convert business solutions into technical designs

Understanding advanced, integrated business processes; identifying and recognizing global integration consequences in Finance area.

Lead Production support and perform troubleshooting primarily code issues related SAP and other Financial systems.

Participate in project management activities, including estimating, developing, and monitoring project plans for medium sized projects, often spanning multiple application areas

Successfully handling multiple projects, completing them on time, on budget and exceeding customer expectations.

Coordinate and/or deliver end-user training as appropriate

Keep up with current trends in technology as they relate to the Finance operation business areas

Prepare regular status reporting and updates to management

Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

We would love to hear from you if…

8-10 years of experience in SAP and Financial systems with increasing Functional and Technical responsibilities.

5+ Years of experience in leading teams.

Extensive experience and In depth knowledge of the functionality of the SAP FICO modules, with emphasis on Finance, General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Procure to Pay, Bank Integrations, Accounts Receivables, Sales Audit, Investment Management, Fixed Assets, Consolidations, Cost Center Accounting, and Reporting.

Configuration and ABAP Development Hands on experience required. Knowledge of SAP Best Practices required.

Knowledge and Exposure needed to various financial systems such as Aptos, Coupa, Anaplan, BPC, Concur, Blackline, Finario and Amex PCard etc.

Knowledge of SAP Best Practices required

Strong business experience coupled with high energy, drive and motivation to succeed.

Experience working with vendors, negotiating work and ensuring quality

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to sell concepts and ideas to a wide range of audience; effectively communicate complex concepts to all levels of the organization and the project team.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Energetic and self-motivated, willingness to learn and openness to change are important

Proven experience on full life cycle implementations of SAP ECC. Consulting experience is a plus.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in computer science and / or related technical field or equivalent experience

Experience in Retail Environment is a big plus.

Enjoy working in a fast pace environment.

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy…

Beauty & Beyond: Every day we reimagine beauty, discover new brands, and influence positive change. Together we inspire our clients, empower people, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We think this is beautiful.

Endless Evolution: You will learn with innovators, artists, and experts in every field. As our business evolves, so will you. Here, you’re empowered to choose your own path, accelerate your growth, and be your best. As part of our family and the LVMH community, your options are endless.

Creativity Unleashed: At Sephora, you’re encouraged to explore, innovate, and have fun while working with diverse clients, teams, and leaders. You won’t just partner with iconic brands; you’ll help build them. We value your curiosity, your drive for success, and the emotional connections you make. Together we’re defining the future of beauty.

Bold Authenticity: Being bold and different has made us a global beauty and retail leader. At Sephora, we celebrate diversity, embrace your unique and winning spirit, and believe that real beauty is being authentically you. You are what sets us apart.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We pledge to create a beauty community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored. We will drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business—ensuring that our employees, brand partners, suppliers, and our clients feel a sense of belonging in store, online, and in our workplaces. We believe in demonstrating our values with action!

Meaningful Rewards: Sephora offers comprehensive medical benefits, generous vacation and holiday time off, commuter benefits, an employee discount, free beauty product gifts from brand partners, and so much more. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://jobs.sephora.com/USA/content/Our-Perks/?locale=enUS.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy…

Beauty & Beyond:Every day we reimagine beauty, discover new brands, and influence positive change. Together we inspire ourclients, empower people, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We think this is beautiful.

Endless Evolution:You will learn with innovators, artists, and experts in every field. As our business evolves, so will you. Here, you’re empowered to choose your own path, accelerate your growth, and be your best. As part of our family and the LVMH community, your options are endless.

Creativity Unleashed:At Sephora,you’re encouraged to explore, innovate,and have fun while working with diverse clients, teams and leaders. You won’t just partner with iconic brands; you’ll help build them. We value your curiosity, your drive for success, and the emotional connections you make. Together we’re defining the future of beauty.

Bold Authenticity:Being bold and different has made us a global beauty and retail leader. At Sephora, we celebrate diversity, embrace your unique and winning spirit, and believe that real beauty is being authentically you. You are what sets us apart.