Finance Intern

Job title:

Finance Intern

Company

Sephora

Job description

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.We are united by a common goal – to reimagine the future of beauty.The OpportunitySephora UK is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our FP&A team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in financial planning and analysis within a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.As a Finance Intern, you’ll support the Senior FP&A and collaborate with teams across the business to understand financial performance and contribute to key reporting and forecasting activities. Your enthusiasm and analytical mindset will be key in helping us drive data-driven decision-making. This internship will provide exposure to Sephora’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, giving you the opportunity to develop essential finance skills while learning how a leading beauty brand and retailer operates.You Will Also Be Responsible For:

• Assist in monthly financial reporting, analysing key trends, and preparing commentary on performance vs. forecast and prior year.
• Help update forecasting and reporting files to ensure accurate business insights.
• Support the team in gathering data for budget and forecast cycles, working closely with different departments.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic planning.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation and streamlining reporting tasks.
• Work with financial systems and tools to consolidate data for internal and global reporting.

What You’ll BringYou’re passionate about finance, analytics, and business strategy. With a strong analytical mindset and a passion for accuracy, you’ll help ensure that financial data aligns with Sephora’s business goals. Your ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks will be key as you thrive in our fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll enjoy collaborating with both financial and non-financial stakeholders, providing insights that drive informed decision-making.Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Have:

• Recently completed, or will have completed by July 2025, a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work with Excel and willingness to learn financial reporting tools (Experience with Power BI is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with financial and non-financial teams.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for the beauty and retail industry.

Join our FP&A team and gain invaluable experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Apply now to be part of our fast-paced, beauty-driven business!What You Need to Know

• You must currently have the valid right to work in the UK.
• The internship is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), with an anticipated start date of July 2025.
• This role is based at SEPHORA HQ in Russell Square, London, and follows our Hybrid working policy of 3 days onsite per week.
• The application deadline is Sunday 13th April 2025, at 11:59 PM BST.

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy…The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal – to reimagine the future of beauty.You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:03:44 GMT

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