Sephora Intern - Assistant Financial Controller

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Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Jan 23, 2026

Join Sephora in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, as an Intern - Assistant Financial Controller. Be part of a dynamic team within the LVMH group, focusing on financial analysis and digital transformation projects.

Overview

Sephora, a distinguished name in the luxury beauty sector, is part of the prestigious LVMH group. Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, Sephora has been at the forefront of redefining prestige beauty. With a presence in 35 countries and a workforce of 56,000, Sephora offers an unparalleled range of products from nearly 500 brands, including its own Sephora Collection. The company is committed to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion, celebrating diversity and individual beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist in monthly financial closing activities in collaboration with operational and accounting teams.
  • Ensure the reliability of financial data through coordination with the IT department.
  • Collaborate with the accounting department to understand costs and record accounting entries.
  • Draft monthly commentary on all management costs for the IT department.
  • Prepare materials and present results at monthly closing meetings.
  • Coordinate with operational teams to manage OPEX and CAPEX by nature.
  • Analyze variances in actual and forecast phases.
  • Support IT operational managers in analyzing their budget lines.
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses as requested by management.
  • Participate in the financial management of strategic projects related to digital transformation.
  • Contribute to process optimization and improvement of reporting tools.

Qualifications

  • Final-year student or gap year in business school or university with a specialization in Finance, Audit, or Management Control.
  • Curious, motivated, dynamic, and rigorous with excellent communication skills.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Interest in information systems. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Experience

Beginner level experience is suitable for this internship position.

Education

Final-year student or gap year in business school or university, specializing in Finance, Audit, or Management Control.

Workplace

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 163 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 8 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.775 active listings on Cerulean, 147 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.342 open positions, with 187 posted this week.

Benefits

Interns will join a community where authenticity is valued, and teamwork thrives on diversity. The culture promotes personal development and leadership, offering resources and opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow.

Culture

Sephora fosters a culture of authenticity and inclusivity, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development. The company encourages learning and innovation, providing a dynamic environment where every action contributes to making a difference in the beauty industry.

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.