Financial Control Intern — Perfumes & Beauty Export & Travel Retail (Europe)

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel — Paris: Internship for a Financial Control Intern in Perfumes & Beauty Export & Travel Retail (Europe), starting July 2026.

Overview

Chanel is an independent, family-owned luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. As an employer, the brand emphasizes craftsmanship, discretion and uncompromising quality, operating across global markets with a strong luxury retail and wholesale footprint.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support monthly management reporting and consolidation for Perfumes & Beauty Export and Travel Retail Europe, including P&L preparation and variance explanations.
  • Perform margin and product profitability analysis, identifying drivers and proposing corrective actions to commercial teams.
  • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and reforecast cycles; prepare assumptions and reconcile actuals to forecasts.
  • Produce regular KPIs and dashboards for category and channel performance; prepare slides and briefing notes for management reviews.
  • Collaborate with commercial, logistics and regional finance teams on ad hoc projects, pricing exercises and promotional impact assessments.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Finance, Management Control, Accounting or equivalent (candidate must be eligible for an internship/stage).
  • Strong analytical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Ability to synthesise complex data into clear, management-ready messages and presentations.
  • Proactive, organised and able to operate within cross-functional, multinational teams.

Skills

Financial reporting Management accounting Budgeting & forecasting P&L and variance analysis KPI development and monitoring Advanced Excel skills Presentation and stakeholder communication

Experience

Prior internships or up to one year of practical experience in finance, audit, management control or commercial finance preferred; experience in FMCG, beauty, luxury or retail is an advantage.

Education

Master’s-level studies in Finance, Management Control, Accounting or a related discipline (enrolment in a recognised programme required for internship/stage).

Culture

The workplace culture balances rigorous financial discipline with an appreciation for creativity and product excellence. Teams operate in a collaborative, high-expectation environment where professionalism, discretion and attention to detail are valued.