Chanel Store Planning Management Controller (Internship)
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Chanel — Paris: Store Planning Management Controller Internship supporting financial reporting, budgeting and store performance analysis for Europe.
Overview
Chanel is a leading independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As a privately held maison with global operations, the brand maintains a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, creative excellence and discreet, high-touch client service. The finance organization supports strategic retail growth across international markets and partners closely with merchandising, store operations and planning teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Planning Europe management control team in monthly reporting and consolidation of store planning financials across European markets.
- Prepare variance analysis, explain drivers against budgets and forecasts, and produce actionable insights on store network performance.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, rolling forecasts and financial scenarios for store openings, renovations and closures.
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and management pack presentations for regional leadership.
- Collaborate with store planning, operations and finance colleagues to validate assumptions, cost allocations and project business cases.
- Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and proposals to improve forecasting accuracy, process efficiency and cost control.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Master's degree program in Finance, Management Control, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Strong analytical mindset with capacity to synthesize complex financial data into clear conclusions.
- High level of discretion and professional maturity when handling confidential commercial information.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role. Candidates should be current students (Master’s level preferred). Prior internships or exposure to finance, management control or retail planning are advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Finance, Accounting, Management Control, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.268 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 19 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.678 open positions — 29 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.215 open roles in France, including 34 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of excellence, creativity and meticulous attention to detail. The workplace values discretion, cross-disciplinary collaboration and a commitment to preserving the maison’s heritage while driving commercial performance.
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