Chanel Business and Financial Analyst Intern
Chanel — Business and Financial Analyst Intern in Geneva. Internship supporting FP&A, reporting and commercial financial analysis for the Maison.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French maison recognised worldwide for its couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. As a privately held luxury house, Chanel combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous commercial and financial discipline, operating a global network of boutiques, ateliers and support functions while maintaining a discrete, heritage-driven identity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support monthly close and management reporting, including consolidation of divisional results and preparation of variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
- Develop and maintain financial models and short-term forecasts to inform commercial decisions and inventory/working capital planning.
- Prepare presentations and analysis for finance business partners and senior stakeholders highlighting key KPIs, trends and risks.
- Automate and improve reporting processes using spreadsheets and BI tools; ensure data integrity across source systems.
- Execute ad-hoc commercial and financial analyses (pricing, margin, sell-through, scenario modelling) to support merchandising and retail teams.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's program in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
- Strong numerical aptitude with proven ability to translate data into clear, actionable insight.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Professional maturity, discretion and the ability to communicate findings succinctly to business and finance stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or coursework involving financial analysis, accounting, FP&A or commercial reporting is preferred. Demonstrable experience building financial models, preparing management reports or working with ERP/BI systems will be an advantage.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business (in progress or recently completed).
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Cerulean lists 387 open roles in Geneva, including 4 posted recently. The broader Geneva area accounts for 475 active listings on Cerulean, 7 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 758 open positions, with 18 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel combines a deep respect for craftsmanship and creative innovation with disciplined commercial management. The working environment values discretion, cross-functional collaboration and high standards of excellence, offering interns exposure to both commercial teams and senior finance leadership.
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.