Yves Saint Laurent Management Control Intern (Communications)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 19, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a leading luxury fashion house renowned for its modern, couture-infused ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. The maison is part of the Kering luxury group and operates at the intersection of high creativity and rigorous commercial discipline. As an employer, Saint Laurent expects high professional standards, offers exposure to global luxury operations and places a premium on both aesthetic excellence and operational performance.
Saint Laurent — Management Control Intern (Communications) in Paris. 6-month internship starting Sept 2026; finance and reporting role within headquarters.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute monthly closings for the Communications perimeter (Press, Events, Fashion Shows, Image, Marketing): analyse accounting entries, identify variances versus budget/forecast and produce a monthly report for operational teams and the CFO.
- Prepare annual and rolling budgets in collaboration with headquarters operations across the Communications sub‑domains.
- Support operational stakeholders in adopting and using the purchasing management tool, providing guidance and training as required.
- Generate management reports and performance dashboards using the new purchasing management tool.
- Deliver ad hoc cross‑functional analyses and financial studies to support decision-making.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Master's level programme (Bac +5) at a business school or equivalent university, specialised in audit, finance or management control.
- Previous internship or first experience in management control/finance is a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Strong analytical skills, numerical accuracy and ability to synthesise complex information.
- Rigour, organisational discipline, proactivity and a collaborative mindset.
Skills
Experience
Candidate should be a Master’s-level student (Bac +5). A prior internship in management control, financial analysis or a related finance function is appreciated but not mandatory.
Education
Master's degree in Business/Finance (Bac +5) — Business School or equivalent university specialisation in audit, finance or management control.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Saint Laurent combines a strong creative heritage with a results-driven corporate environment. The workplace is fast-paced and demands professional rigor, while offering close collaboration with creative and operational teams across global luxury activities.
About Cerulean
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