Chanel Management Control Assistant (Work‑Study)

Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, leather goods, fragrances and cosmetics. As a privately held global brand, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous commercial and financial governance across international markets, offering immersive careers within a high‑standard, creative environment.

1. Support month‑end and closing activities for the France market, including preparation and reconciliation of management reports and KPIs.
2. Prepare and analyse P&L movements, variances versus budget and forecast; propose explanatory notes and corrective actions.
3. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles, consolidating inputs from commercial and operational stakeholders.
4. Maintain and improve management reporting pack (dashboards, scorecards) for local leadership.
5. Assist with ad‑hoc financial analyses and business partnering requests from merchandising, sales and operations teams.
6. Ensure data integrity across transactional systems and reporting tools; perform data extraction, cleansing and validation.
7. Support preparation of presentations and materials for meetings with France market management and corporate finance.
8. Contribute to process documentation and small process‑improvement initiatives to streamline control procedures.

1. Eligible for alternance (work‑study) intake September 2026 and enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s programme in Finance, Management Control, Accounting or equivalent business school curriculum.
2. Strong analytical rigor with a methodical approach to reconciliations and variance analysis.
3. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; confident producing clear presentations for senior stakeholders.
4. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling.
5. Ability to work collaboratively across commercial and finance functions while managing competing priorities.
6. Professional proficiency in French; working knowledge of English is advantageous.

1. Financial reporting
2. Budgeting
3. Forecasting
4. Variance analysis
5. Microsoft Excel (advanced)
6. Microsoft PowerPoint
7. Data analysis
8. Cross‑functional communication

No extensive professional experience required; previous internships or short assignments in finance, controlling or accounting are highly desirable.

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or Business School, eligible for alternance (work‑study) starting September 2026.

Chanel blends exacting standards of craftsmanship with a commercial and international mindset. The workplace emphasizes discretion, professional excellence and continuous learning, offering exposure to cross‑disciplinary teams within a storied luxury context.