Bvlgari Controlling Trainee
- Location
- NeuchâtelNeuchâtelSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Bvlgari
Bulgari is an Italian-born maison renowned for its high-jewellery, watches, fragrances and luxury accessories. Now part of the LVMH group, Bulgari combines Roman design flair with rigorous craftsmanship. Its Watches and Fragrances activities in Switzerland operate within an international, production-led environment that offers exposure to luxury manufacturing and advanced financial processes.
Bulgari — Controlling Trainee internship (6 months) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Support financial controlling, reporting and inventory in the Watches & Fragrances finance team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Controlling and Budget Reporting Manager in preparing monthly and quarterly closings and related reporting activities.
- Monitor and produce dashboards and key performance indicators to provide a clear financial view of production (production variances, under-absorption, WIP and stock levels).
- Calculate, analyse and validate standard production costs and cost variances.
- Follow up on the inventory cycle including stock supervision, obsolescence tracking and stock-taking coordination.
- Contribute to the communication and dissemination of financial indicators across internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Final-year Master's student in Management, Finance or Economics (required) with a valid internship agreement from an accredited educational institution.
- Fluent in French and English (oral and written).
- Meticulous, well-organised and results-driven with strong analytical rigour.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a multicultural, collaborative environment.
- Solid command of Excel; familiarity with SAP and Power BI is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; suitable for final-year Master's students. No prior professional experience required beyond academic projects or internships. A valid internship agreement is mandatory.
Education
Final-year Master's degree (Management, Finance or Economics) — internship must be validated by the educational institution.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Benefits
Dedicated onboarding and ongoing mentoring; special intern discovery day of the Bulgari universe; complimentary coffee and access to cafeterias and terraces; over two weeks of paid leave; access to employer B‑Clubs (yoga, running, golf, music); a multicultural international environment; easy access to outdoor activities and a high-quality Swiss working environment.
Culture
Bulgari blends Roman heritage and contemporary luxury within an international, collaborative workplace. The Swiss Watches & Fragrances sites emphasize craftsmanship, cross‑functional cooperation and employee wellbeing, fostering an open, supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
About Cerulean
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