Finance & Controlling Intern
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and analytical Finance & Controlling Intern to join our Controlling team. Reporting to the Regional Finance Executive you will play a key role in supporting month-end closings financial reporting variance analysis and budget tracking. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial management within a prestigious luxury environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing:
- Assist in the monthly closing process including accruals prepayments P&L reviews and operational tasks such as order processing.
- Support month end sellout data cleaning and uploading to centralized platform.
- Support month end actualizing and refreshing of operating expenses trackers.
- Prepare monthly reports for management reporting.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the annual budgeting and periodic re-forecasting processes.
- Monitor operating expenses and capital expenditure against budgets identifying variances and trends.
Financial Analysis & Controlling:
- Analyze financial performance by department/cost center and communicate insights to operational managers.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and business case modeling to support strategic decision-making.
Process Improvement:
- Help optimize existing controlling tools templates and reporting automation processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and group financial policies.
Qualifications :
Profile & Requirements
Education: Currently pursuing a Degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related fields (or a recent graduate).
Able to commit from Jan 2027 to Jun 2027 on full time basis
Experience: Prior internship experience in corporate finance controlling audit or investment banking is strongly preferred.
Skills:
- Strong analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail.
- Proficient in Excel (XLOOKUP pivot tables etc).
- Familiarity with SAP Sage300 Board or Power BI/Power Query is a strong plus.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP).
Soft Skills:
- Proactive autonomous and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
About Company
Benefit Cosmetics is the San Francisco-based makeup brand, part of the worlds leading luxury group, LVMH. Awarded as the No. 1 Brow Brand Worldwide, Benefit is synonymous with fun instant beauty solutions and witty tongue-in-cheek storytelling. Founded in 1976 by 2 sisters, Jean and ... View more