Finance & Controlling Intern

Company Description Acqua di Parma, Givenchy & Kenzo are part of the LVMH group, the world leader in high-quality products. We gather exceptional Maisons dedicated to creativity, craftsmanship, and excellence. We offer our employees a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. Job Description 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. 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.