Internship - Corporate FP&A Assistant

The Estée Lauder Companies; Neuilly-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is looking for an intern to join the Europe Brand Portfolio Finance team in a matrix environment, supporting regional brand finance and Europe-wide portfolio insights.

You will collaborate with the Brand Portfolio Business Manager and the Europe Portfolio Business Manager on daily finance activities, performance tracking, budgeting, and cross-brand analyses across European markets.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong analytical mindset and ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Proficient IT skills with Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, Word, Excel).
• Fluent English required for internal communication and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Brand Portfolio Business Manager with day-to-day financial activities including performance tracking, estimates, budgets and ad-hoc analyses.
• Assist Europe Portfolio Business Manager with cross-brand and cross-geography analyses, presentations, and reporting for a consolidated Europe view.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office (PPT, Word, Excel)

Education

Bac + 5

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Description of the brand and the team:

• The intern will join the Europe Brand Portfolio Finance team and work in a matrix environment, closely partnering with both the Brand Portfolio Business Manager and the Europe Portfolio Business Manager. The role combines day-to-day finance support for a regional brand with a broader Europe portfolio perspective across brands and geographies.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Brand Portfolio Business Manager in the day-to-day financial activities of a regional brand, including recurring performance tracking, estimate and budget requirements, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Support the Europe Portfolio Business Manager with cross-brand and cross-geography analysis, presentations and reporting, helping provide a consolidated view of performance across the European markets.

Key tasks:

• Maintain and consolidate finance files, ensuring that brand-level and market-level information is accurately reflected in regional and Europe portfolio reporting.
• Prepare financial analyses, management presentations and ad-hoc reports for Brand Partners, the Brand Portfolio Business Manager and the Europe Portfolio Business Manager.
• Develop and improve standardized reporting tools and key financial indicators to support analysis of actual, estimate and budget P&L performance across brands and geographies.

Profile

• Minimum Education Level: Bac + 5
• Minimum Years and Area of Experience: 1 year
• Required Language Proficiency: Fluent English
• Licenses or Certifications: Bac + 5
• Additional Job Specifications: Must have positive attitude and strong analytic skills, as well as strong IT skills on Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, Word, Excel)

Recruiting process

Brief description of the recruitment process: The recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. First interview: discussion of the candidate’s experience and knowledge
2. Second stage: business case / practical assessment
3. Final stage: final interview and assessment