Chanel Management Control Intern — Artistic Direction, Fragrances & Beauty

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Posted Mar 16, 2026

Chanel — Management Control Intern, Artistic Direction (Fragrances & Beauty) in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Summer 2026 internship supporting budget reporting and financial analysis.

Overview

Chanel is a privately owned French luxury house renowned worldwide for haute couture, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The Chanel Fragrance & Beauty division combines creative excellence with rigorous brand stewardship, operating within a high-touch, global luxury ecosystem.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Artistic Direction finance team in the preparation and consolidation of monthly management reports and budget trackers.
  • Monitor project and campaign budgets for creative and production activities; record commitments and follow up on actual spend versus plan.
  • Perform variance analysis and prepare explanatory notes and dashboards for internal stakeholders and senior management.
  • Contribute to forecasting and reforecasting exercises, including scenario analysis and cash commitment planning.
  • Coordinate with Artistic Direction, Procurement and Accounting to ensure accurate recording of invoices, POs and cost allocations.
  • Produce clear, visually effective presentations and data visualisations for meetings with creative and commercial teams.
  • Maintain and improve reporting templates, processes and internal control documentation; support ad-hoc financial analyses.

Qualifications

  • Current enrolment in a Master’s programme or Grande École in Finance, Management Control, Accounting or equivalent.
  • Proven analytical rigour, strong numerical aptitude and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confident use of PowerPoint for executive presentations.
  • Ability to synthesise financial data into concise insights and to communicate effectively with creative and finance stakeholders.
  • High level of organisation, autonomy and respect for confidentiality in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel PowerPoint

Experience

Previous internship experience in financial control, accounting, or finance is desirable; prior exposure to retail, luxury goods, cosmetics or FMCG environments is an advantage but not required.

Education

Enrolled in a Master’s degree or equivalent programme in Finance, Management Control, Accounting, or Business School.

Workplace

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 157 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 13 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.861 active listings on Cerulean, 200 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.439 open positions, with 243 posted this week.

Culture

Chanel’s workplace culture emphasises craftsmanship, discretion and uncompromising standards of quality. Teams blend creative ambition with structured processes, fostering close collaboration between artistic and commercial functions within a global luxury framework.

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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