Celine Financial Control Intern

About Celine

Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in operational accounting closures for Central European subsidiaries managed from EMEA headquarters, including P&L and balance sheet reviews
• Assist in cost analysis across designated business segments and support consolidated financial reporting
• Contribute to annual budget development and revised forecast consolidation for Central Europe
• Support preparation of financial presentations for Celine executive management committee
• Participate in weekly EMEA revenue analysis and related reporting
• Maintain and update tracking files for cross-functional initiatives including competitor analysis, store opening projects, and internal controls monitoring
• Contribute to data maintenance and reporting within the Anaplan planning tool

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bac+4/5 programme in business school or equivalent university degree with accounting or finance specialization
• First experience in financial control or management accounting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated competency in data analysis
• Strong command of English language
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and meet rigorous reporting deadlines

Skills

Experience

Beginner-level experience; prior exposure to financial control processes is advantageous but not mandatory. Candidates should demonstrate foundational knowledge of accounting principles and an understanding of retail or luxury sector dynamics.

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed Bac+4/5 in business administration, accounting, finance, or related discipline from an accredited business school or university.

Workplace

Culture

Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.

About Cerulean

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