Kering Beauté Finance Controller Intern
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- Mar 27, 2026
About Kering Beauté
Kering Beauté operates within the Kering group as a luxury beauty hub representing high-end maisons such as Creed, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, the organization combines artisanal excellence and brand-led creativity with rigorous financial discipline and international commercial operations.
Kering Beauté seeks a Finance Controller Intern in Paris (6-month internship) to support European commercial P&L and sales reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and consolidate sales reporting and monthly P&L statements for the Europe commercial hub.
- Track commercial terms and incentives; analyse variances between forecast and actual results.
- Contribute to the monthly close processes across two legal entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Provide daily finance support to Europe, France and Travel Retail sales teams on budgeting, forecasting and client negotiation matters.
- Monitor OPEX and CAPEX expenditures and assist in expense control and reconciliation.
- Support the Head of Europe Finance on ad-hoc strategic analyses and special projects.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme (M1 or M2) in Finance, Management Control, Accounting or Audit.
- Strong numerical rigor, attention to detail and reliability.
- Adaptable with excellent interpersonal skills and a capacity for clear analytical thinking.
- Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience in corporate finance, management control, audit or commercial finance is advantageous (typically 6–12 months). Prior exposure to retail or luxury goods finance is a plus.
Education
Master's-level studies in Finance, Management Control, Accounting or Audit (M1/M2 or equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Kering Beauté emphasises creative excellence, brand stewardship and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within the broader Kering ethos. The workplace balances entrepreneurial agility and high standards, offering exposure to international luxury commercial operations and strategic finance.
About Cerulean
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