Corporate Financial Controller Intern
Balenciaga — Corporate Financial Controller Intern in Paris. Internship supporting G&A cost control, budgeting and intercompany reconciliations with Kering.
Overview
Balenciaga is a Paris-based luxury fashion house known for avant‑garde design and rigorous craftsmanship. As part of the Kering group, the Maison combines creative innovation with a global corporate structure, offering opportunities to work at the intersection of high fashion and professional corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as a business partner to operational teams by monitoring G&A costs and animating budget cycles.
- Support monthly close activities in collaboration with the Accounting department.
- Monitor and analyse office-related expenses (rent, utilities, facilities services).
- Control and oversee budgetary performance for Corporate HQ functions (HR, Legal, Store Planning).
- Prepare provisions and perform intercompany reconciliations with the Kering group.
- Analyse variances between forecasts and actuals, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Contribute to the preparation of budgets and forecasts with operational managers.
- Produce and distribute monthly financial reporting and ad hoc analyses to support decision‑making.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or holding a Master 1 or Master 2 (equivalent to Master’s level) in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or Business Management.
- First practical experience (internship or work‑study) in Audit, Management Control or Corporate Finance is an advantage.
- Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SAP, HFM or Power BI is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative team orientation.
- Methodical, highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Genuine interest in the luxury sector and corporate environments.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
Skills
Experience
Candidate should have a first relevant experience—such as an internship or alternance—in audit, management control, or corporate finance; prior exposure to monthly close processes and intercompany reconciliations is desirable.
Education
Master’s level (Master 1 or Master 2) in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or Business/Management.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a high‑performance, creative environment under the Kering umbrella, balancing editorial boldness with professional rigor. The Maison places emphasis on talent development, inclusive teams and managerial support to enable employees to reach their potential.