Retail Performance Analyst

About the Role

Sephora is seeking a Retail Performance Analyst to play a crucial role in evaluating the company's retail strategy. This position involves generating, reporting, and analyzing data and key metrics to provide timely and accurate business analytical and financial support. The analyst will contribute to informed decision-making within a passionate team dedicated to innovation in the beauty industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop integration capabilities across various data platforms to streamline reporting processes.
• Create, maintain, and enhance dashboards, detailed reporting models, and analytical frameworks.
• Analyze retail business trends by examining key performance indicators such as revenue, customer traffic, conversion rates, average dollar sales (ADS), units per transaction (UPT), operating expenses, and client satisfaction.
• Generate ad hoc business intelligence reports and insights for stakeholders to support data-driven strategic decisions.
• Identify and implement improvements for reporting procedures and operational efficiencies.
• Assist in the creation of clear and impactful presentations for senior leadership, utilizing quantitative analysis to present hypotheses, recommended actions, and strategic insights.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in advanced financial modeling, preferably with large datasets in the retail sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VBA experience is a plus) and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to simplify complex information into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build and manage cross-functional relationships to gather necessary data and insights.
• A strategic mindset with the foresight to anticipate future company needs.
• Capacity to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced, and client-focused environment.

Perks

• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to industry innovation.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• Make a tangible impact on the beauty industry and contribute to positive consumer, industry, and social change.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Competitive 401k plan with a 4% match, plus FSA and HSA programs.
• Student Debt Retirement plan offering a 401k match on student loan payments.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible work arrangements.
• Access to training, development programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount of 30% on merchandise and services, plus opportunities for free products and flash sales on LVMH brands.
• Supportive resources including free mental health and financial coaching with 24/7 access, and volunteer/donation matching programs.

Eligibility

This role is open to all qualified applicants. Sephora values diversity and inclusion and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions. Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws such as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or a related field.

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Data Visualization
• Excel (VBA)
• PowerPoint
• Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning
• Retail Analytics
• Communication
• Cross-functional Collaboration