Guerlain Finance Internship - Travel Retail
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About Guerlain
Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.
Guerlain Finance internship in Paris, supporting Travel Retail operations across four global regions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce and analyze weekly portfolio reports for the Travel Retail market segment
- Serve as alert function to identify discrepancies or emerging issues
- Develop and analyze various monthly closing reports for operational and financial teams
- Track sell-out data and consolidate results across four geographic regions
- Participate in revenue reviews (J+1) and P&L reviews (J+4), including expenditure tracking by nature
- Verify data consistency between multiple IT systems (SAP, Orion, Syrus)
- Coordinate budgeting processes for the four Travel Retail regions
- Consolidate and analyze revision and budget data for all regions
- Contribute to creation of global budget presentations for senior management
- Generate monthly Outlook reports (three-month revenue forecasts) and distribute to regional teams
- Consolidate Outlook data and assess consistency of regional returns
- Analyze CAPEX performance and track work-in-progress initiatives
- Prepare ad-hoc analyses and presentations for senior management as needed
Qualifications
- Enrolled in final year of Business School or equivalent university program (Bac +4/+5) with finance specialization
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent teamwork capabilities with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Strong foundation in financial and accounting principles, particularly P&L analysis
- Proficiency in Excel (charting and formula functions) and PowerPoint
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; no prior professional experience required. Knowledge of financial processes and familiarity with ERP systems is advantageous.
Education
Final year of Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Bac +4/+5) from a business school, grande école de commerce, or university program with specialization in finance or accounting.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.
About Cerulean
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