Join L'Oréal, the world leader in beauty, for a 6-month internship in Financial Controlling starting in January 2027. As a member of the Financial Controlling team, you will be involved in performance analysis, budget preparation, support for strategic projects, optimization of financial processes, and cross-functional collaboration. You will develop skills in financial analysis, financial modeling, management control, financial reporting, and knowledge of ERP tools and processes. The internship offers a monthly salary of €1,700, transportation reimbursement, remote working options, and paid leave.
About the role
Your Profile- You are a Master's student (Bac+4/5) at a business school, university (specializing in Corporate Finance, Management Control, Audit, Accounting, Financial Analysis), or an IEP, looking for a gap-year or end-of-studies internship.
- You are fluent in English and/or French.
- You have an excellent command of Excel (modeling, pivot tables, advanced functions) and PowerPoint. Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), or an ERP (SAP) is a plus.
- You have a highly developed analytical and synthetic mind, are rigorous, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. Your proactivity, autonomy, and ability to work in a team in a demanding and international environment will be major assets.
AI Charter: Our Pact
At L'Oréal, innovation has been in our DNA for over 110 years. Today, AI accelerates this innovation-through skin biotech, the development of connected devices, or creation tools like CreAItech. As we invent the future of beauty, we see Artificial Intelligence as a powerful co-pilot, with the firm belief that technology must always serve people. Aware of the impacts of AI, L'Oréal carefully assesses the social, environmental, and societal impact of its AI systems and works to mitigate any potential or actual harm. This requirement is part of our broader conviction that economic and environmental performance are inseparable. If you would like to learn more about our use of AI, click here .
Your benefits
- Remuneration: €1,700 per month
- Transportation: 75% of public transport costs covered
- Remote working: 1 day of remote working per week
- PaidLeave: 1 day per month
The L'Oréal Groupe Perks
- Access to the L'Oréal Learning Platform to develop your skills
- Staff sales at preferential rates
- Friends & Family sales
- Depending on the campus: gym, concierge services, etc
The Recruitment Process
- Recruiter interview - 30 min: To introduce yourself and discuss the position & the L'Oréal Groupe
- Meeting with your potential future manager - 45 min: To discuss the missions of the role
L'Oréal Groupe
Join L'Oréal, the world leader in beauty, present in over 150 countries with a portfolio of 37 international brands across four divisions: Consumer Products, Professional Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Luxury.
At L'Oréal, we create beauty that moves, inspires, and unites. Our mission is to invent the future of beauty by combining the best of technology, science, and natural inspiration, and to offer everyone inclusive, responsible, and forward-looking beauty.
And because equal opportunities and diversity are strong values within the Group, as a beauty leader, we consider every application.
Whatever your gender identity, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disability(ies), social or cultural origins, health status, age, religion, or any other element that makes you unique, our teams will carefully review your profile.
Key missions
- Participer à l'analyse de la performance financière et à la préparation des rapports financiers.
- Assister les équipes dans la préparation des budgets et des prévisions, en collectant des données et en effectuant des analyses.
- Collaborer avec les équipes Marketing, Ventes, Opérations et IT pour comprendre leurs défis et fournir des analyses financières pertinentes.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Between 1-2 days at home
- Food service or stocked kitchen
- Dedicated Diversity & inclusivity staff
- Paid volunteer time
- Reduction of working time (RTT)
- Company saving plan
- Cooptation bonus
- Match charitable contributions
- Long-term incentives
- Stock purchase plan / Stock options
- Relocation assistance
- Seniority bonus
- Social Committee subsidies (Sports, Culture, ...)
- Domestic partnership or wedding bonus
- Time-saving account (CET)
- Team building
- Afterworks, Team lunches
- Partners with Nonprofits
- Professional development plan
- Paid industry certifications
- Mentor program
- Childcare, Nursery
- Company sponsored family events
- Family medical leave
- Sick child leave
- Parenting support
- Back-to-school bonus
- Mental health benefits
- On-site gym
- Full pay on 1st day of sick leave
- Retirement plan
- Early retirement options
- Group retirement savings plan (PERCO)
- Bicycle storage
- Reimbursement above 50%
- Parking
- Sustainable mobility package