Kering Junior Consolidation Analyst (Apprenticeship)
Kering seeks a Junior Consolidation Analyst (Apprenticeship) in Paris — 12-month alternance supporting group consolidation and IFRS reporting.
Overview
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group that houses a portfolio of high-end fashion, leather goods, jewellery and beauty Houses. The Group supports creative maisons through centralized functions — including finance and consolidation — that promote excellence, sustainability and cultural engagement across brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the consolidation team during quarterly closes and hard-close periods, supporting preparation and validation of consolidation entries.
- Reconcile intercompany balances and transactions at quarter-end and during budget closings.
- Contribute to the preparation of consolidated financial statements and associated financial analyses in compliance with IFRS.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency and robustness of consolidation processes.
- Collaborate with other central functions and Group Houses to gather data, resolve reporting queries and ensure consistency of accounting treatments.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or preparing a Master 2 (equivalent) in audit, management control, accounting or finance.
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Highly organized, rigorous and able to prioritise tasks under deadlines.
- Strong analytical aptitude and affinity for numerical analysis.
- Interest in working within a small, cross-functional team and contributing to varied daily tasks.
Skills
Experience
Limited professional experience expected; prior internships or coursework in consolidation, accounting, audit or group reporting are advantageous. This role is designed for a Master 2 student entering an apprenticeship (alternance).
Education
Currently enrolled in or preparing a Master 2 (Master’s level) in audit, management control, accounting or finance.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.316 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 67 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.727 open roles, including 101 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.
Culture
Kering fosters a collaborative, creative and inclusive workplace across its Houses, valuing diversity of background and thought. The Group emphasises equal opportunity, professional development and collective contribution to sustainable luxury.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.