Strategy & Growth Intern – Perfumery & Beauty (Hybrid)

dsm-firmenich; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is offering a 6-month Strategy internship in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, with a hybrid work model and start date in March 2027. You will join the Strategy & Transformation team to work on high-impact projects across Perfumery & Beauty, developing analytical and business skills in an international setting.

The role emphasizes digital tools, AI capabilities, and collaboration with regional teams, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to shape strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in business, finance, strategy, engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex questions and translate analysis into clear recommendations.
• Sound business and financial acumen, with a genuine interest in industries, companies and growth strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and a strong command of Excel.
• High level of autonomy, curiosity, and initiative.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work autonomously in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Previous experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, transaction services, private equity, corporate strategy or corporate development would be a strong advantage.
• Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support strategic projects addressing the division’s growth priorities, portfolio development and competitive positioning.
• Contribute to the assessment of selected growth opportunities, including market attractiveness, strategic fit and business performance.
• Develop high-quality presentations, analyses and decision materials for senior stakeholders.
• Assist in project management and follow-up of cross-functional initiatives.
• Contribute to tracking KPIs, performance dashboards, and project progress.
• Conduct market and competitive research to generate actionable insights for the division.
• Collaborate with teams across regions and functions to support strategic priorities.
• Leverage digital and AI tools to enhance the efficiency and quality of research, analysis and knowledge synthesis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Autonomy

Initiative

Communication skills

Team collaboration

FR/EN bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in business/finance/strategy/engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

dsm-firmenich is offering a 6-month Strategy internship in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, with a hybrid work model and start date in March 2027. You will join the Strategy & Transformation team to work on high-impact projects across Perfumery & Beauty, developing analytical and business skills in an international setting.

The role emphasizes digital tools, AI capabilities, and collaboration with regional teams, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to shape strategic initiatives.