Hermès Management Accounting Intern
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Luxury Furniture & Homewares
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
About %s
Puiforcat, founded in 1820 and a subsidiary of the Hermès Group since 1993, is a distinguished French silverware and luxury tableware maison renowned for its exceptional artisanal craftsmanship. As a member of the Hermès Maison division, Puiforcat preserves an unparalleled heritage of approximately 10,000 hollowware pieces and over 100 flatware patterns whilst maintaining virtuoso orfèvrerie techniques within its Pantin atelier. The maison balances the re-edition of iconic heritage pieces with contemporary design collaborations, establishing itself as a steward of refined taste and the art of living.
Puiforcat 6-month Management Accounting Intern, Pantin France – support Controller on reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide operational support to the Management Accounting Controller on closure activities, including reporting preparation and summary notes composition
- Participate in forecasting phases including B+2 projections, quarterly reforecasts, and annual budget development
- Build and enhance tracking spreadsheets encompassing revenue, production key performance indicators, and stock analysis
- Draft analytical commentary notes
- Contribute to structured management accounting projects
- Support industrial cost price (PRI) reliability and refinement initiatives
- Participate in inventory audits and physical verifications
- Conduct ad hoc studies and analyses as requested by the Finance Director
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Grande Ecole programme (Business or Engineering degree), Bac +5 level
- Excellence in quantitative analysis with strong numerical acuity
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated sense of service orientation and accountability
- Strong organizational capabilities and results-oriented mindset
- Capacity for synthesis and concise reporting
- Rigorous and meticulous approach to work
- Field-oriented perspective and practical sensibility
Skills
Experience
First exposure to a management accounting function acceptable; however, foundational knowledge of financial control principles and exposure to manufacturing or production cost environments is valued.
Education
Bac +5 degree from a recognized Grande Ecole (commerce or engineering). Current enrolment in final year of such a programme is acceptable.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Puiforcat operates as an intimate artisanal enterprise within the Hermès ecosystem, balancing heritage conservation with contemporary design innovation. The organization values technical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep commitment to the preservation and evolution of exceptional craftsmanship, fostering a workplace where finance professionals serve as trusted strategic partners to operational leaders.
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