Head of Finance and Operations, Singapore and Malaysia

About the role

Sephora SEA's omni-channel business spans eight countries with more than 100 stores, including flagship locations in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Sydney. The Head of Finance and Operations, SGMY is a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Market Leadership Team, leading Finance and Operations across Singapore and Malaysia. The role covers financial management, business planning, audit and compliance, logistics, cash flow and people leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the GM and Market Leadership Team, giving financial insights and recommendations on performance, growth and efficiency.
• Oversee financial management, reporting (monthly, quarterly and annual, including P&L and balance sheet close) and resource use, in line with local and group requirements.
• Lead cash flow management and liquidity planning, and monitor KPIs, risks and profitability.
• Evaluate investment opportunities through financial analysis, payback review and ROI assessment.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning, and work with business functions to set budgets, forecasts and targets.
• Deliver financial analysis, performance reporting and insights, and develop cash flow forecasts, investment analyses and business cases.
• Maintain governance and controls, lead internal and external audits, and partner with regional Internal Audit and Shared Services.
• Oversee tax, statutory and regulatory compliance, and monitor regulatory developments.
• Lead logistics performance (inventory, product availability, fulfilment, service levels, cost) with logistics providers and supply chain teams, and define market operations strategy and controls.
• Lead the Finance and Operations team, build capability and engage with market, regional, global and Shared Services stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related field; CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent is advantageous.
• Significant finance leadership experience, preferably in a multinational retail, consumer or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Experience leading logistics, supply chain or operational functions in a retail or consumer setting.
• Proven people leadership experience in a matrixed environment.

Required skills

• Forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, strategic financial planning and performance management.
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems; SAP, business intelligence tools and supply chain systems are advantageous.