Sephora Management Control Assistant — Marketing & Sell-Out (Apprenticeship)

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Mar 31, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and owner of the Sephora Collection brand, operating worldwide with a reputation for innovation in retail and product curation. As part of the LVMH group, the company combines luxury-scale ambition with a fast-paced, trend-led commercial culture and a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and talent development.

Sephora — Neuilly-sur-Seine: Management Control Assistant, Marketing & Sell-Out (1-year apprenticeship) starting Sept 2026.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Report to the Marketing & Sell-Out Management Controller and contribute to the finance function of Sephora Collection.
  • Track and analyse marketing investments (media, influencers, digital) during monthly closings; identify risks and opportunities.
  • Participate in the preparation and consolidation of budgets in collaboration with operational teams.
  • Support operational teams (Marketing Retail, Image & Creation, Product Marketing) on budget monitoring, tool adoption and process optimisation.
  • Prepare monthly management reporting and ad hoc financial analyses to inform business decisions.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Master’s programme (Business School or University) with specialisation in Finance or Management Control.
  • First professional experience or internship in management control or finance.
  • Strong numerical and analytical aptitude with a clear business orientation.
  • Rigour, curiosity and strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional operational teams.
  • Proficiency in Pack Office and SAP.
  • Available for a 1-year apprenticeship beginning September 2026 and able to work in a hybrid mode from Neuilly‑sur‑Seine.

Skills

Pack Office SAP Budgeting Financial analysis Monthly closing Data analysis

Experience

Beginner level: suitable for a Master’s student with at least one prior internship or initial experience in management control/finance. The role expects familiarity with monthly closings and budgeting processes.

Education

Master's degree in progress (Business School or University) specialising in Finance or Management Control.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, fast-moving environment where diversity and individual development are central. The organisation emphasises collaborative teamwork, continuous learning and opportunities to contribute to a global beauty brand with strong creative and commercial ambitions.

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