Management Control Intern — Operations & Marketing

Overview

Make Up For Ever is a Paris-based professional makeup brand known for high-performance products and creative expertise. The Maison is part of the LVMH group and operates within a global luxury ecosystem that emphasises craftsmanship, innovation and cross-brand career mobility.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly financial close activities and monitor operating expenses for designated headquarters teams.
• Support variance analysis versus budget and assist in calculating accounting provisions.
• Attend monthly review meetings with Operational Directions and flag budget overruns, proposing corrective actions.
• Consolidate global stock data and contribute to budget builds, revisions and strategic planning processes.
• Assist in preparation and update of business plans, launch financials and product P&L templates.
• Prepare management syntheses, dashboards and presentations for HQ stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master-level programme (Bac +4/+5) in business, finance or equivalent university degree.
• Solid accounting and financial fundamentals with demonstrable coursework or internship experience in controlling or budget management.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas and pivot tables) and strong proficiency in financial reporting.
• Professional proficiency in French and functional business writing in English.
• Rigorous, organised, analytical and able to produce clear syntheses for senior stakeholders.
• Interest in information and accounting systems (experience with AX / Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus).

Skills

Experience

Entry-level internship. Ideally one prior internship or practical exposure in management control, budget follow-up or financial reporting.

Education

Master-level studies (Bac +4 / Bac +5) in business, finance, accounting or equivalent.

Benefits

Hybrid working: up to 2 days remote per week after one month (subject to manager approval); access to internal e‑learning platform, employee resource groups and mentoring programmes; participation in internal events (product tests, inclusive and sustainability initiatives, company social activities).

Culture

Make Up For Ever fosters a creative, inclusive and performance-driven workplace typical of LVMH Maisons, where professional expertise and diversity are prized. Employees engage in cross-functional initiatives, ERGs and development programmes that encourage collaboration and individual growth.