Head of Finance and Operations and Malaysia

Head of Finance and Operations, Singapore and Malaysia

Head of Finance and Operations, Singapore and Malaysia

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Sephora SEA’s omni channel business spans over 8 countries (Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) with 100+ stores and boasts some global flagships such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore, F88 in Kuala Lumpur and Pitt Street in Sydney. Sephora SEA is experiencing rapid growth in the region with new store openings and business channels (i.e., Click and collect and marketplace).

Head of Finance and Operations, SGMY

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 (SGMY). This role offers broad market leadership exposure across financial management, business planning, audit and compliance, logistics, cash flow and people leadership. Working closely with local, regional, global and external stakeholders, the role strengthens financial discipline, operational excellence, risk management and business performance across the SGMY business.

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Financial Operations and Management

• Serve as a strategic partner to the General Manager and Market Leadership Team, providing financial insights and recommendations to support business performance, growth and operational efficiency.
• Oversee financial management across SGMY, ensuring strong financial discipline, robust financial reporting and optimal use of resources.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including P&L and balance sheet close activities, ensuring compliance with local and group requirements.
• Lead cash flow management and liquidity planning activities, ensuring effective working capital management and appropriate funding to support business operations and growth.
• Monitor business performance, financial risks and key performance indicators, driving actions to improve profitability, cash flow and operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, business cases and strategic initiatives through robust financial analysis, payback review and return-on-investment assessment.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning processes across SGMY, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regional guidance.
• Partner with business functions to develop budgets, forecasts and financial targets, providing challenge, support and recommendations to optimise business performance.
• Deliver robust financial analysis, performance reporting and actionable insights to support management decision-making.
• Develop cash flow forecasts, investment analyses and business cases to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Monitor spending, evaluate business performance against plans and identify opportunities for productivity improvements, cost optimisation and investment prioritisation.

Audit and Compliance

• Maintain a strong governance and control environment by ensuring compliance with local regulations, group policies and financial control requirements.
• Lead internal and external audit activities, coordinating with auditors, Shared Services and regional stakeholders to ensure timely completion of audit requirements and remediation actions.
• Partner with regional Internal Audit and Shared Services teams to strengthen internal controls, financial processes and risk management practices.
• Oversee tax,…