Kenzo Management Accounting Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
About Kenzo
Founded in Paris in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, Kenzo is a singular luxury house where Japanese sensibility meets the energy of the French capital. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for its bold prints, cultural dialogue, and joyful approach to fashion, accessories, and fragrance. As an employer, Kenzo offers a creative, international environment that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and contemporary vision. Its teams contribute to a brand legacy defined by openness, color, and movement, while benefiting from the standards, resources, and global perspective of one of the world’s leading luxury groups.
Kenzo management accounting internship in Paris; 6-month role in controlling and financial analysis for luxury fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in budget construction (2026 revised forecast and three-year strategic plan) and activity tracking for the European Retail zone, including revenue and margin projections by country and boutique location
- Support budget negotiation and expenditure management across the retail portfolio
- Contribute to monthly financial closures in compliance with established accounting standards and participate in project simulations
- Conduct analysis and review of regional and individual boutique profit-and-loss statements
- Support consolidated commercial activity analysis across all distribution channels, including wholesale activity monitoring
- Coordinate capital investment requests (CAPEX) and maintain investment tracking
- Prepare weekly sales analysis, activity reports, and key performance indicator monitoring (sell-through, productivity, activity ratings)
- Assist with preparation of presentations and executive reporting for the Chief Financial Officer and Management Control Director
Qualifications
- University student or business school graduate with specialization in finance
- Demonstrated understanding of management accounting principles or audit methodology
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to manipulate large datasets
- Fluency in both French and English (required)
- Attention to detail and methodical approach to financial analysis
Skills
Experience
First-hand experience in management accounting, financial controlling, or audit preferred; entry-level candidates with strong analytical foundation considered
Education
Currently enrolled in or recently completed university-level studies or business school program with specialization in finance
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Kenzo fosters a vibrant, multicultural workplace where Parisian sophistication meets bold, playful creative energy inspired by global perspectives. As an employer, it encourages individuality, collaboration, and artistic curiosity, offering teams an environment that values innovation, craftsmanship, and the freedom to challenge conventions.
About Cerulean
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