Finance BP&A Intern — AI-Driven Insights & Impact

LVMH; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Caring community

Fulfilling path

Meaningful work

Job summary

Sephora is offering a 10‑week Finance BP&A internship in San Francisco, combining hands‑on financial planning, AI‑enabled analysis, and leadership exposure within a global retailer.

You will build models, prepare executive‑level reports, and partner with cross‑functional teams to translate data into actionable insights, while learning Sephora’s values and pursuing a career in finance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate coursework in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus curiosity about AI, automation, data visualization, or financial planning tools; advanced expertise is welcome but not required.
• Basic understanding of income statements and how companies measure financial performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize financial results clearly in reports and presentations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and manage priorities.
• Eager to learn, highly motivated, and committed to bringing a positive, collaborative approach to the team.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance AI‑powered financial models that identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities across budgets, forecasts, and actual results, then translate findings into decision‑ready recommendations.
• Prepare reports, presentation decks, and in‑depth analyses for Global, LVMH, senior leadership, and company executive audiences.
• Research expense drivers by category and vendor, analyze financial performance and emerging business signals, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand business priorities and translate them into financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Own a high‑impact project from problem definition through analysis and recommendation, and present the resulting insights and business impact to the BP&A team and leadership.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values : Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AI curiosity

Data visualization

Financial planning tools

Education

Undergraduate coursework in Economics/Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

AI

Automation tools

Financial planning tools

Job description

Sephora is offering a 10‑week Finance BP&A internship in San Francisco, combining hands‑on financial planning, AI‑enabled analysis, and leadership exposure within a global retailer.

You will build models, prepare executive‑level reports, and partner with cross‑functional teams to translate data into actionable insights, while learning Sephora’s values and pursuing a career in finance.