6-MONTH INTERNSHIP - Starting July 2026 – Financial Controlling – Master’s 1/2 - €1700/month
Life is too short for a boring career! 🚀
At L'Oréal Groupe, there's no such thing as routine; here, creativity is a superpower that turns every idea into a major impact. Our work environment should thrill us as much as our passions do. Whether it's within our iconic brands, in international markets, or across our multiple divisions, the opportunities to grow here are just... limitless.
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Your Missions
As a member of the Financial Controlling team, your objectives will be concrete and your responsibilities stimulating. You will actively participate in:
- Performance analysis and financial reporting: You will contribute to the development and analysis of financial dashboards (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash-flow), the preparation of monthly and annual closings, and the monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Budget and forecast preparation: You will assist the teams in building budgetary processes and forecast revisions, by collecting data, performing variance analyses, and proposing adjustments.
- Support for strategic projects: You may be involved in conducting profitability studies, business cases, or investment analyses to support the Group's strategic decisions (product launches, acquisitions, market development).
- Optimization of financial processes and tools: You will participate in the continuous improvement of our financial processes and systems (ERP like SAP, Business Intelligence tools), contributing to the efficiency and reliability of our data.
- Cross-functional collaboration: You will work in close synergy with the Marketing, Sales, Operations, and IT teams to understand their challenges and provide relevant financial analyses and informed recommendations.
A few skills you will develop in this role:
In-depth financial analysis, financial modeling, management control, financial reporting and communication, and knowledge of ERP tools and processes.
Your Profile
- You are a Master's student (Bac+4/5) at a business school, university (specializing in Corporate Finance, Management Control, Audit, Accounting, Financial Analysis), or an IEP, looking for a gap-year or end-of-studies internship.
- You are fluent in English and/or French.
- You have an excellent command of Excel (modeling, pivot tables, advanced functions) and PowerPoint. Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), or an ERP (SAP) is a plus.
- You have a highly developed analytical and synthetic mind, are rigorous, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. Your proactivity, autonomy, and ability to work in a team in a demanding and international environment will be major assets.
Your Benefits
- Remuneration: €1,700 gross per month
- Transport: 75% of transport costs covered
- Remote Work: 1 day of remote work per week
- Time Off: 1 day off per month
- The L’Oréal Group Perks: Access to the L’Oréal Learning Platform to boost your development, Staff Sales at preferential rates, Friends & Family flash sales for your entourage.
And depending on the campus: Gym & Concierge services.
The Recruitment Process
- Recruiter Interview - 30 min: to introduce yourself and discuss the position & the L’Oréal Group
- Meeting with Your Potential Future Manager - 45 min: to discuss the missions of the position
The L’Oréal Group
Join L'Oréal, the world's beauty leader, present in over 150 countries with a portfolio of 37 international brands spread across four divisions: Consumer Products, Professional Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Luxe.
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