Sephora Finance Intern, Business Planning and Analysis

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support Sephora North America Real Estate and IT Finance with monthly analytical exercises and ad hoc analysis across Real Estate, IT, and CapEx deliverables.
• Evaluate current processes and analytical tools to identify opportunities to improve and streamline central costs and cross-charge processes.
• Partner with Finance, including Accounting and other BP&A team members, and departmental business partners to manage finance activities effectively.
• Use financial systems to improve financial reports and models and help explain the story behind the numbers.
• Present key learnings and insights to Finance leadership throughout the internship and before its conclusion, while gaining exposure to cross-functional teams and Sephora leaders.
• Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and comfort learning financial planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, SAP, and Finario.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in improving processes and financial models.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate financial analysis into an understandable business story.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with Finance and cross-functional business partners.
• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
• Available from June 14 to August 20, 2027.

Skills

Education

Coursework or experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field; undergraduate or graduate degree expected in 2027 or 2028.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.

Benefits

May be eligible to earn bonuses; weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

About Cerulean

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