Hermès Management Control & Internal Control Apprentice

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Seniority Intern
Department Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Hermès — 12‑month apprenticeship (Management Control & Internal Control) in Paris. Start mid‑Sept/Oct 2026. Apply for the Hermès E‑commerce Europe finance team.

Overview

Hermès is an independent French maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, rigorous quality standards and a long-term approach to luxury. The company combines heritage savoir‑faire with modern retail and digital operations and places emphasis on career development, internal mobility and high professional standards.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of Management Control for Hermès E‑commerce Europe in preparation and dissemination of reliable activity reporting for the E‑commerce Executive Committee and Groupe Hermès.
  • Contribute to period‑end close activities: ensure data reliability, calculate provisions and perform analytical reviews of overheads and variable costs.
  • Prepare and consolidate actuals and prospective data for group reporting (Magnitude).
  • Participate in internal control reviews and execute 1st and 2nd level control tests to mitigate operational and financial risk.
  • Organise, prepare and participate in physical stock inventories and related reconciliations.
  • Conduct ad‑hoc business analyses (transport and payment costs, impact of customer returns, product range profitability, etc.).
  • Support continuous improvement of processes, with a focus on functional IT enhancements and automation opportunities.
  • Act as a proactive finance business partner for cross‑functional teams within the European e‑commerce organisation.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a business school, engineering school or university programme (Bachelor/Master level) and eligible for an apprenticeship contract.
  • Curiosity, initiative and a demonstrable appetite for process optimisation and continuous improvement.
  • Rigour, precision, strong organisational skills and the ability to work under variable rhythms (ongoing monitoring, periodic close and ad‑hoc studies).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and client sensitivity to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
  • Fluent English (spoken and written); French language skills are advantageous.
  • A prior internship or experience in an audit firm is a plus.

Skills

Excel Microsoft Office Cegid SAP Financial reporting Analytical review and variance analysis Internal control testing Inventory procedures and stock reconciliation Process improvement and functional IT requirements Business partnering

Experience

Open to beginners; prior internship experience is welcome. A first experience in audit or finance is considered an advantage.

Education

Current student in a business school, engineering school or university (Bachelor or Master level) eligible for an apprenticeship contract.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.307 open roles in Paris, including 50 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.721 active listings on Cerulean, 70 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.271 open positions, with 85 posted this week.

Culture

Hermès combines a strong respect for artisanal heritage with modern, high‑performance retail and digital teams. The company fosters a disciplined, collaborative environment where craftsmanship, attention to detail and long‑term talent development are valued.

About Cerulean

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