Finance Business Analyst Internship - January 2027

pernodricard; France; Hybride; EUR 11 000 - 16 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Monthly compensation based on academic

Remote working up to two days per week

Access to digital learning platforms

Subsidized company restaurant

Internal corporate events and learning

Résumé du poste

Pernod Ricard is seeking a Business Analyst Intern to join the French Portfolio Finance team, focusing on long-term demand forecasting, brand performance, and revenue growth across cognac, champagne, and rosé categories.

You will build and optimize dashboards, conduct ad hoc analyses for pricing and market activation, and support quarterly forecasts while developing forecasting tools in Excel and Power BI. Fluency in French and English and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master 1 or Master 2 in a Business, Engineering, or University program.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data-driven mindset.
• First experience in business analysis, controlling, finance, or audit is appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Build, update, and optimize dashboards (sales, profitability, A&P, portfolio mix).
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support pricing, innovation, allocation, and market activation decisions.
• Assist on European subsidies process with the team and markets.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI familiarity

Communication of insights

FR/EN bilingual

Formation

Master 1 or Master 2 student in Business/Engineering/University

Outils

Power BI

Excel

Description du poste

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Analyst Intern to join the French Portfolio Finance team. Within the Gold BU - Portfolio Finance team, the French Portfolio Finance team is responsible for the long‑term demand sales forecast, brand performance and revenue growth of Pernod Ricard brands in the cognac, champagne and rosé categories.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Build, update, and optimize performance dashboards (sales, profitability, A&P, portfolio mix).
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support decisions related to pricing, innovation, allocation, and market activation.
• Assist on European subsidies process (with our team and the markets)
• Identify and explain variances between forecasts, targets, and actuals, and contribute insights and recommendations.
• Assist in preparing monthly business reviews and presentations for top management.

Strategic Forecasting

• Contribute to the annual and quarterly forecasting processes (volume, value, mix, market performance).
• Support the development of strategic scenarios.
• Analyze consumption trends, category dynamics, market evolution, and competitive signals to consolidate forecast assumptions.
• Maintain, improve, and document internal forecasting tools (Excel, Power BI).

Market and Competitive Insights

• Monitor category trends, competitor initiatives, and market evolution.
• Provide relevant insights and benchmarking to support strategic discussions.
• Participate in deep‑dive analyses on portfolio rationalization, performance drivers, or market opportunities.

Profile

• Student in a Business School, Engineering School, or University (Master 1 or Master 2).
• A first experience in business analysis, controlling, finance or audit is appreciated.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and interest in data‑driven decision‑making.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Power BI or another BI tool is a plus.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights clearly.
• Fluent in French and English

What the Internship Offers

• Direct exposure to strategic planning and business performance processes.
• Development of strong analytical, modeling, and forecasting capabilities.
• A transversal view of commercial, financial, and strategic challenges across markets.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Benefits

• Monthly compensation based on academic level.
• Remote working policy (up to two days per week).
• Access to digital learning platforms.
• Subsidized company restaurant.
• Participation in internal corporate events and learning sessions.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date : 2027-01-04

Target End Date : 2027-06-30