Cartier Financial Performance Analyst Intern
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is a global maison renowned for high jewellery and watchmaking, operating within the Richemont group. The brand combines heritage craftsmanship with international retail and wholesale operations, serving a discerning clientele through boutiques and selective distribution channels worldwide.
Cartier — Financial Performance Analyst Intern (6 months) in Geneva. Support FP&A reporting, forecasting and performance analysis for the maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support monthly and ad hoc financial reporting cycles: prepare P&L reconciliations, variance analyses and management packs.
- Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating inputs, running scenarios and updating rolling forecasts.
- Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to monitor sales, margin and inventory performance across channels and product categories.
- Automate recurring reporting processes using Excel and business intelligence tools; propose process improvements to increase efficiency and data quality.
- Partner with commercial, retail and supply chain teams to interpret results, investigate drivers of performance and support decision-making.
- Prepare clear, concise slide decks and data visualisations for finance and senior management reviews.
- Deliver small-scale ad hoc financial analyses and business cases to support launches, promotions or operational initiatives, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive data.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a closely related discipline.
- Strong numerical aptitude with proven academic performance in quantitative subjects.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic VBA or macros beneficial).
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to translate numbers into concise business insights.
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
- Discretion and respect for commercial confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience in finance, accounting, consulting or a data-driven commercial function is preferred but not mandatory; comfort working with numbers and producing recurrent reports is essential.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Cartier blends a deep legacy of craftsmanship with a contemporary, international organisation that values discretion, excellence and attention to detail. Teams operate in a collaborative, high-performance environment where cross-functional cooperation and respect for heritage underpin commercial and creative decisions.
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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