Van Cleef & Arpels Strategic Planning Assistant (Work‑Study)
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- Mar 30, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian maison renowned for haute joaillerie, high watchmaking and artisanal savoir‑faire. As part of the Richemont group, the maison combines a heritage-led creative vision with international retail and wholesale operations, offering employees exposure to craftsmanship, creative strategy and luxury commerce at the highest level.
Van Cleef & Arpels (Paris) seeks a Strategic Planning Assistant (Work‑Study) to support business planning, forecasting and strategic analysis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Strategic Planning team in preparing business reviews, monthly performance reports and ad hoc analyses for senior management.
- Consolidate and validate commercial and financial data from retail, wholesale and e‑commerce channels to feed forecasts and planning models.
- Build and maintain KPI dashboards and presentation materials (PowerPoint) to communicate trends, risks and opportunities.
- Perform market and competitive benchmarking, pricing and assortment analyses to inform medium‑term strategic recommendations.
- Coordinate cross‑functional planning activities with Merchandising, Retail Operations, Marketing and Finance to ensure alignment of calendars and deliverables.
- Contribute to budgeting and rolling forecast exercises, including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
- Track implementation of strategic initiatives and prepare follow‑up notes and project trackers.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Finance, Strategy, Luxury Management or equivalent (work‑study/alternance contract required).
- Strong quantitative and analytical aptitude with demonstrable Excel proficiency (pivot tables, advanced formulas).
- Excellent presentation skills and experience producing clear, executive‑level PowerPoint decks.
- Rigorous attention to detail, methodical data validation and strong organisational skills to manage concurrent projects.
- Effective stakeholder management and teamwork across commercial and support functions.
- Professional level of written and spoken English and strong command of French preferred given the Paris‑based role.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience (6–12 months) in strategy, business planning, financial analysis or commercial analytics is advantageous; candidates should demonstrate practical exposure to reporting, forecasting or market analysis projects.
Education
Current enrolment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (Business, Finance, Strategy, Luxury Management) eligible for an alternance/work‑study format.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison fosters a culture that balances artisanal excellence with commercial rigor; teams are collaborative, discreet and committed to craftsmanship, creativity and long‑term brand stewardship. Employees are exposed to cross‑disciplinary projects and high standards of client and product care typical of a luxury heritage brand within the Richemont group.
About Cerulean
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