Strategy Intern Paris, France

DSM Nutritional Products; Paris; Presencial; EUR 13 000 - 20 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Global exposure to senior stakeholders

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion focus

International team

Resumo da oferta

DSM Nutritional Products in Neuilly-sur-Seine invites a 6-month Strategy internship in Strategy & Transformation, focusing on Perfumery & Beauty. You will join a cross-functional team and help shape strategic projects in a dynamic, international setting.

The role emphasizes analytical work, market research, and the use of digital tools and AI to support decision making. Start date is March 2027, with a hybrid work mode and exposure to senior stakeholders.

Qualificações

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in business, finance, strategy, engineering or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate analysis into recommendations.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Support strategic projects addressing growth priorities and portfolio development.
• Assess growth opportunities, including market attractiveness, strategic fit and performance.
• Develop high-quality presentations and decision materials for senior stakeholders.
• Assist in project management and follow-up of cross-functional initiatives.
• Track KPIs, dashboards, and project progress.
• Conduct market and competitive research to generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with regions and functions to support strategic priorities.
• Leverage digital and AI tools to enhance research, analysis and knowledge synthesis.

Conhecimentos

Fluency in English and French

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Formação académica

Master's degree in business/strategy/engineering

Ferramentas

PowerPoint

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

6-Month Internship – Strategy (Strategy & Transformation, Perfumery & Beauty)

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Work Mode: Hybrid

Start date: March 2027

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated

The elevator pitch of the role

Join our Strategy team for a 6‑month internship and help shape key strategic projects across Perfumery & Beauty. This role offers hands‑on exposure to high-impact initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to develop strong analytical and business skills in a dynamic, international environment.

While our teams are broadly scaling their capabilities in digital tools and AI, you will play a key role in helping us progress by bringing fresh ideas, digital fluency, and strong prompting skills to enhance our way of working.

Your key 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.

At dsm-firmenich, we offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in business, finance, strategy, engineering or a related discipline, ideally as part of a final-year internship.
• 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).

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.