Management Control Intern
Chanel — Paris — Management Control Intern starting Sept 2026: internship in budgeting, reporting and variance analysis.
Overview
Chanel is an independent, privately owned haute couture and luxury goods house renowned for its craftsmanship, creativity and discretion. As an employer, the brand is associated with meticulous attention to product quality, a culture of artisan excellence and a global retail and corporate organisation where operational rigor and brand heritage coexist.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support monthly closing activities and preparation of management reporting packages for business stakeholders.
- Prepare variance analyses between actuals, budgets and forecasts, and highlight key drivers for management review.
- Consolidate financial data across business units and ensure accuracy and reconciliation of underlying schedules.
- Contribute to budgeting and rolling-forecast processes, including data collection, assumptions testing and scenario analysis.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI trackers to monitor business performance and support decision-making.
- Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and presentations for cross‑functional teams and senior management.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in Finance, Accounting, Management or a closely related discipline.
- Availability to start in September 2026 for an internship placement in Paris.
- Excellent numerical aptitude, attention to detail and capacity for rigorous data validation.
- Strong organisational skills, proactivity and the ability to work collaboratively with operational teams.
- Prior internship experience in finance, controlling or FP&A is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; candidates should be current students with academic training in finance/accounting and may have one or more prior internships in finance, controlling, or related functions.
Education
Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or equivalent.
Culture
Chanel values craftsmanship, discretion and uncompromising quality across its creative and business functions. The workplace combines structured financial discipline with a collaborative, cross-functional environment where attention to detail and respect for heritage are central.