Financial Analyst Intern
Balenciaga — New York: Financial Analyst Intern (FP&A) — Summer 2026. Support Opex reporting, forecasting and month-end close. $17/hr; academic credit required.
Overview
Balenciaga is a Paris-based luxury fashion House known for its couture heritage and boundary-pushing approach to design. As part of the Kering group, the brand combines artisanal craft and contemporary innovation across ready-to-wear, accessories and digital initiatives. The finance organization supports creative and commercial growth while promoting professional development within the House and the wider group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the FP&A Director with Opex reporting analysis, including preparing and reconciling monthly reports.
- Contribute to forecasting and budgeting processes for operating expenses and assist with uploads of forecasts and budgets into financial systems.
- Prepare and format reporting decks and presentation materials for leadership reviews.
- Assist with month-end close activities and variance analysis to support timely financial reporting.
- Capture meeting notes, produce concise recaps and follow up on action items.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and support cross-functional requests from commercial and operations teams.
Qualifications
- Currently eligible to receive academic credit for internship (required).
- Previous finance-related experience or coursework preferred (internship, part-time role, or relevant projects).
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfortable using the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Highly detail-oriented, numerate and comfortable with financial recaps and reconciliations.
- Strong problem-solving ability, time management and organizational skills.
Skills
Experience
Some prior exposure to finance or accounting through internships, part-time roles, or university coursework is preferred; practical experience with reporting and basic FP&A tasks is advantageous.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field and able to receive academic credit for the internship.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a high-performance, creative workplace that values professional growth and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The House emphasizes diversity and inclusion and supports employees’ development within the brand and the Kering group.