Chanel Financial Digitalisation Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Apr 23, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrances and beauty. As an employer, the brand combines a heritage of craftsmanship and creative leadership with rigorous standards, offering opportunities in both operational and corporate functions across global markets.

Chanel in Paris seeks a Financial Digitalisation Assistant (Apprenticeship) to support corporate finance digital transformation and automation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the corporate finance team in its digital transformation initiatives, including process automation, system enhancements and digitisation of reporting flows.
  • Collect, consolidate and validate financial data for monthly and ad hoc reporting; assist in preparation of dashboards and KPIs.
  • Collaborate with IT, internal stakeholders and external vendors to specify requirements, perform user-acceptance tests and support deployments.
  • Document processes, maintain project trackers, and contribute to change-management activities and end-user training materials.
  • Participate in small-scale data analysis and troubleshooting of finance-related systems to improve data quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant higher-education programme (Bachelor's or Master’s level) in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Economics or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship track).
  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to liaise with finance and IT stakeholders and work in cross-functional teams.
  • Capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines within a fast-paced corporate environment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel (advanced) Power BI SQL VBA SAP (or other ERP systems) UiPath (or other RPA tools) Financial reporting Data analysis Project coordination

Experience

Internship or previous short-term placements in finance, audit, reporting, or finance-related IT projects are advantageous but not mandatory; the role targets candidates in an apprenticeship programme seeking hands-on exposure to finance digitalisation.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Economics or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship track).

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel emphasises excellence, discretion and a strong sense of heritage while encouraging creativity and craftsmanship across functions. The corporate environment balances high standards with collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects and professional development opportunities, particularly through apprenticeships and early-career programmes.

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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Chanel

Chanel Financial Digitalisation Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Paris, France

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