Finance Business Analyst Internship - January 2027

Pernod Ricard; Paris; Hybride; EUR 8 900 - 13 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work policy (up to 2 days per w

Access to digital learning platforms

Subsidized company restaurant

Internal corporate events and learning

Résumé du poste

Pernod Ricard invites a Business Analyst Intern to join the French Portfolio Finance team. The role focuses on long-term demand sales forecasting, brand performance, and revenue growth across cognac, champagne, and rosé brands.

You will build dashboards, analyze pricing and market activation, and participate in forecasting and scenario planning with a data-driven mindset. Fluent in French and English, you will work with Excel and Power BI to support strategic planning, monthly reviews, and

Qualifications

• Student in Business/Engineering/University (Master 1 or 2).
• First experience in business analysis, controlling, finance or audit appreciated.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
• Proficient in Excel; BI tools like Power BI a plus.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Synthesis of info

Communication of insights

Excel

Power BI

Data-driven decisions

Formation

Master 1/2 student

Outils

Excel

Power BI

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 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.