- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Balmain
Balmain, a distinguished brand within the Swatch Group, the world's leading watchmaking conglomerate, is renowned for its predominantly feminine collections that draw inspiration from a myriad of universes. Situated in Saint-Imier, Balmain's creations are a sophisticated fusion of tradition and contemporary aesthetics, each timepiece narrating its own unique story, such as the iconic arabesque motif inspired by the opulent embroideries adorning haute couture gowns.
The Industrial Controller Intern analyzes, manages and optimizes production costs for Balmain’s Accessories business in Scandicci, supporting margin monitoring, cost accounting, OPEX control and collaboration between Finance and operational teams. This is a full-time, six-month internship starting in October 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the calculation and analysis of product costs.
- Monitor actual margins, particularly variances between standard and actual costs, including raw materials, semi-finished materials, subcontracting and overheads.
- Check that raw-material and finished-product flows are properly reflected in cost accounting.
- Monitor compliance with savings targets, identify risks of overspending and help mitigate them.
- Collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure the reliability of accounting data.
- Help department managers understand their costs and make cost-oriented decisions.
- Explain financial analyses to operational teams in an accessible, educational way.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or a related field.
- Good English.
- Proactive, with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
Skills
Experience
Less than 2 years
Education
Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy — conveniently close to Florence.
Culture
Balmain, as part of the Swatch Group, fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, where tradition meets contemporary design. The workplace encourages creativity, collaboration, and a passion for luxury craftsmanship.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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