Kering Financial Control Intern
Kering — Financial Control Intern in Paris. 6‑month internship (start Sept 2026) in Group Financial Control, reporting, PowerBI analysis and data quality.
Overview
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group that develops and manages a portfolio of Houses across fashion, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty. Renowned for supporting creative talent, the Group combines high standards of craftsmanship with a strategic commitment to sustainability and responsible growth. Working at Kering offers exposure to multi-brand, international finance operations and cross-functional collaboration with House teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the preparation and regular distribution of Group financial reports and occasional comparative analyses for Group management and individual Houses using the Group reporting tool.
- Produce and maintain weekly sales analyses and dashboards in PowerBI and ensure the reliability of the reported figures.
- Validate consistency between multiple financial data sources (reporting tools) and departmental tools developed by the Controlling team.
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to implementation of new IT systems and BI tools, and support the design and rollout of new PowerBI dashboards.
- Control the quality of financial data submitted by Houses, liaising with other team members to resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure adherence to Group procedures and standards and support the integration of newly acquired or onboarded brands.
- Prepare analyses requested by Kering Executive Management tied to monthly/quarterly reporting, budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Propose improvements to reporting processes to increase efficiency and quality, and contribute to Group financial communication activities.
- Facilitate effective information exchange between Kering and its Houses on financial matters and operational performance assessment.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bac+4/5 (master's-level) programme in business, finance, engineering or equivalent with a corporate finance orientation.
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite; prior exposure to PowerBI is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical thinking, synthesis skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable, rigorous, and comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Previous successful internship or experience in a similar financial or reporting role; retail sector experience is an advantage.
- Available for a 6-month internship starting September 2026.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or work experience in financial reporting, controlling or a similar finance function is required; experience within retail or luxury goods is advantageous.
Education
Master's-level student (Bac+4/5) in Finance, Business, Engineering or equivalent, currently enrolled and eligible for an internship.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Kering promotes a creative, collaborative and international workplace, encouraging cross-disciplinary projects and mobility across its Houses. The Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, inclusion and diversity, fostering an environment where employees are supported to develop their expertise within a responsible luxury context.
About Cerulean
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