Kering FP&A Finance Controller Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.
Kering FP&A Finance Controller Intern, Paris – 6-month corporate finance internship supporting financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support monthly financial close activities for Kering SA France, including accounting verification and coordination with the accounting team on provisions and inter-company recharges using Power BI dashboards
- Participate in monthly reporting production and analysis, including close books for senior financial management and variance analysis against budget and prior-year comparisons
- Contribute to annual budget and forecast development for both France and international operations, including budget book production, dashboard preparation for budget defense presentations, and variance analysis
- Load and validate data into budgeting tools from departmental submissions with consistency checks
- Support ad hoc financial projects and special studies as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree at BAC+5 level or higher in commerce, engineering, or finance/accounting from a recognized institution
- Excellent proficiency in office productivity tools, particularly Microsoft Excel (VBA macro skills are a plus)
- Comfort with IT tools and software systems; familiarity with consolidation software (HFM), SAP, Esker, and Power BI is advantageous
- Fluent in both English and French, written and spoken
- Strong attention to detail and rigor in financial data management
- Cross-functional collaboration skills with ability to engage with international colleagues
- Organized, adaptable, intellectually curious, and capable of taking initiative
Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree (BAC+5) or higher in commerce, engineering, or finance/accounting or equivalent qualification
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.
About Cerulean
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