Chanel Finance Project Coordinator

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the project team in managing and monitoring financial transformation and tools optimization projects, including diagnostic, planning, documentation, business requirements validation, testing, and reporting
• Gather, document, and validate business requirements from Finance and Sustainability teams to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Organize and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) phases, formalize test plans, track execution, and catalog anomalies and findings
• Ensure incident escalation, tracking, and resolution in close collaboration with IT teams and business stakeholders
• Contribute to the establishment of efficient processes for data management, transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Design and distribute communication materials including presentations, newsletters, and videos to support finance project deployment across teams
• Create explanatory video content, testimonials, articles, and newsletters; develop visually engaging presentations to facilitate adoption of new tools and processes

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in upper-level higher education (Bac +4/5) at a business school, university, or engineering school with specialization in data, business intelligence, project management, or finance
• Prior experience in BI, project management, or data roles (internship or apprenticeship) preferred
• Proficiency with BI tools including Power BI and Excel
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information
• Excellent organizational skills, autonomy, and collaborative work ethic
• Professional fluency in English (both written and oral)

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in business intelligence, project management, or data analytics (internship or apprenticeship) is valued, though not mandatory for candidates demonstrating strong foundational knowledge and analytical capability.

Education

Currently enrolled in upper-level higher education (Bac +4/5) such as a business school, university, or engineering school, with specialization in data analytics, business intelligence, project management, or finance.

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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