Hermès Management Control Assistant (Apprenticeship)
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- Mar 17, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Maroquinerie‑Sellerie is the leather‑goods métier of Maison Hermès, renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, rigorous material selection and production anchored in France. The division combines traditional saddle‑making savoir‑faire with modern management and corporate functions, offering structured professional development within a globally respected luxury house.
Hermès in Pantin seeks a Management Control Assistant (Apprenticeship) — 12‑month finance role starting Sept 2026 in reporting, stock valuation and costing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce monthly activity reporting for inter‑business transfers and contribute to the Division’s monthly dashboard.
- Support month‑end closing tasks and contribute to financial reconciliations and analyses.
- Coordinate inventory processes: animate inventory cycles, monitor campaigns and provide operational support to manufacturing sites.
- Value and analyse stock movements; track non‑qualitative inventories, production rejects and training items that are not for resale.
- Monitor indicators of stock impairment and participate in Finance‑led stock operations.
- Verify completeness and accuracy of cost‑price calculations for recurrent references and new products; analyse multi‑year cost evolutions.
- Compare estimated versus actual costs and perform variance analyses.
- Contribute to ad‑hoc financial studies, update pricing/tariff data and participate in Finance IT projects.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a business school or equivalent finance/accounting/management programme (Bachelor or Master level).
- First successful internship in management control or audit is highly advantageous; beginners accepted.
- Strong numerical rigour with demonstrated analytical and synthesis skills.
- Autonomous, curious, proactive and able to propose improvements.
- Excellent proficiency in Excel and a strong appetite for information systems; ability to work with ERP/reporting tools.
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted; ideally one prior internship in management control or audit. The role is a 12‑month apprenticeship beginning 1 September 2026.
Education
Student in a business school or equivalent tertiary education in finance, accounting or management.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Hermès combines a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship with rigorous corporate governance and long‑term thinking. The organisation values autonomy, professional development and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, offering an environment where technical excellence and creativity coexist.
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