- Location
- 27 Rue de Châteaudun (View map)75009 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €1,500/month
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious entity within the retail landscape, offers an exhilarating environment that embodies a lifestyle of fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watchmaking, and gastronomy. As part of this vibrant and innovative group, employees are encouraged to embrace creativity and commitment, driving the evolution of commerce and enchanting customers with every interaction.
Galeries Lafayette seeks a management accounting intern to support operational financial control and monthly close processes across international and French affiliate operations. The intern will manage provisions calculations, royalty invoicing for international franchise partners, and financial controls across multiple regions including China, while preparing variance analyses and performance presentations for management and stakeholders. The role encompasses revenue tracking, KPI monitoring, and budget forecasting collaboration with franchise and joint venture locations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure timely monthly financial close for international franchises (Qatar, UAE, Macau, Indonesia, India) and French affiliates, including provisions calculation and royalty billing
- Monitor and control royalties and financial flows for the French affiliate network; reconcile and validate China zone closure data
- Conduct weekly revenue tracking across international and affiliate operations; develop analytical commentary in collaboration with partners
- Prepare monthly closure presentations with performance analysis and corrective action recommendations, positioning as a financial business partner
- Develop activity presentations for internal and external stakeholders (franchisees and affiliates); establish and monitor key performance indicators for retail location profitability
- Participate in budget, forecast, and medium-term planning development with franchise, affiliate, and China joint venture locations
- Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and management tools in coordination with the Finance Department
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac +5) from a business school or university with specialization in finance or management accounting
- Prior experience in management accounting through internships or work-study programs preferred
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent English required for international operations scope
- SAP and Tagetik proficiency is a significant advantage
- Demonstrated ability to identify operational and business improvement opportunities
Skills
Experience
Prior internship or work-study experience in management accounting, financial control, or a related finance function is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac +5) from a business school or university, specialized in finance or management accounting. Advanced degree holders (Master's level) are particularly welcome.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 1,500 per month.
Benefits
Fixed transparent monthly stipend based on educational level (€1,300 for Bac +4; €1,500 for Bac +5); employee merchandise discount; 80% coverage of public transportation costs; two days of remote work per week; structured onboarding program to integrate company culture and explore career opportunities across Galeries Lafayette Group subsidiaries (La Redoute, Louis Pion, Citynove, Mauboussin).
Culture
Galeries Lafayette fosters a culture of innovation and joy, where each day presents new opportunities and challenges. Employees are part of a creative and committed team, dedicated to redefining the retail experience.
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