Van Cleef & Arpels Operational Management Control Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Van Cleef & Arpels — Operational Management Control Assistant (Alternance) in Paris. Apprenticeship in operational finance, reporting and analysis.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is an esteemed haute-joaillerie maison renowned for its craftsmanship, poetic design language and artisanal savoir‑faire. As part of the Richemont group, the brand blends heritage-led creativity with rigorous commercial and operational standards, offering roles that intersect luxury retail, atelier operations and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support month‑end and periodic operational reporting: compile, validate and reconcile data for KPIs, sales, margins and inventory metrics.
- Perform variance analysis between actuals and budgets/forecasts, identify drivers and prepare concise explanations for stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain dashboards and presentations for the Finance and Operations teams using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Contribute to forecasting and rolling‑plan exercises, feeding operational inputs into financial projections.
- Ensure data quality by liaising with boutiques, warehouses and central teams; propose process improvements to streamline reporting.
- Undertake ad‑hoc financial analyses and business cases to support pricing, promotions and operational initiatives.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Finance, Accounting, Management or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship eligible).
- Strong analytical aptitude with meticulous attention to numeric detail.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate financial data into clear summaries for non‑financial stakeholders.
- High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality when handling commercial and financial information.
- Availability to commit to an alternance (apprenticeship) contract as required by the academic programme.
Skills
Experience
Prior internship experience in finance, controlling or accounting is advantageous but not mandatory; the role is designed for a candidate in academic training seeking practical exposure to operational finance.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship track).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.349 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 56 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.763 open positions — 73 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.322 open roles in France, including 87 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels combines a workshop ethos of meticulous craftsmanship with the commercial rigour of a global luxury maison. The workplace values artistry, precision and collaboration, offering exposure to cross‑functional teams across ateliers, boutiques and corporate operations within the Richemont group.
About Cerulean
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