Cash Management & Treasury Manager, SEAPAC

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.

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

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Cash Management & Treasury Manager, who will be part of the regional finance team based in Singapore. Working closely with different teams across the organization, this role will take ownership of the Company’s SEA’s treasury function, be involved in key transformation projects and act as a strategic business partner. The Cash Management & Treasury Manager will manage relationships with regional banking partners, ensure day-to-day cash management and ensure adherence to compliance and local regulatory requirements.

This role reports directly to the Regional Finance Director.

You will shine here if you enjoy…

… Owning Treasury and Cash Management activities to deliver performance and support operations

• Drive the companies’ cash flows in conjunction with local heads of finance, by anticipating incoming cash and outgoing commitments (Strat Plan, Budget, R1, R2, 3 months rolling forecasts)

• Support and drive the achievement of Operating Cash Flow Generation (OCFG) target

• Manage daily cash positions and monthly cash flows to assess each entity’s liquidity and ensure proper funding of its ongoing operations

• Proactively contribute to the budget cycles with the finance team

• Track and manage treasury related risks (liquidity, FX, interest rates)

• Streamline the banking structure to centralize the available funds more efficiently to the group

• Supervise the intercompany cash flow settlements

• Animate and strengthen relationships with internal & external stakeholders (banks / payment providers / shareholders) to maintain important level of trust, and gain insights on market evolutions / changes

• Benchmark and challenge the FX rates and fees

• Ensure efficient & adequate funding of all non-cash pooled markets

… Driving continuous organizational improvement for better efficiency and productivity

• Implement solutions throughout the organization (actuals reporting automation, cash forecasting enhancement, FX positions reports for SEA, Working Capital tracking, Supply Chain Financing, Intracompany funding…)

• Maintain and develop policies and procedures to sustain adequate levels of control over treasury activities (including AP (Accounts Payable) / AR) in partnership with the internal audit department

• Optimize the financial results negotiating contracts, credit facilities, term deposits with banks

… Delivering value and enhance cross-function collaboration and act as a business partner throughout the organization

• Liaise with other teams such as legal, accounting, and tax experts to make fully informed decisions: funding decisions, support specific operations (debt restructuring in non-cash pooled countries)

• Spread the cash culture presenting advice, recommendations, regular communications

• Participate in the regional S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and OTB process to gain insights into cash spending and to influence decisions.

• Liaise and partner with our Supply Chain organization to create an appropriated cash culture.

… Catalysing payments (collection) transformation

• Benchmark payment trends in the region and negotiate fees / services with various payment providers

• Contribute to the improvement of omni-channel payments collection by supporting and co-leading various projects, including Fraud Detection and Prevention project, implementation of new payment methods.

We would love to hear from you if you have…

• At least 6 years of professional experience in a treasury function of a global company, with a strong focus on cash and liquidity management and working capital

• Degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent courses

• In-depth knowledge of treasury products and processes, including funding, cash management, payments and FX

• Knowledge in accounting and controlling as well as excellent analytical and IT skills (Treasury Management System knowledge would be preferred)

• Experience in project management in an international environment and working with tight deadlines

• Fluency in English with effective communication skills across levels and functions

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy...

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.

• The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.

• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.