Finance Intern

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, welcomed, and free to celebrate what makes them unique. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty together.

The Opportunity

Sephora 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.

What you’ll be doing...

• 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 bring...

• You’re passionate about finance, analytics, and business strategy.
• Strong analytical mindset and a passion for accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Enjoy collaborating with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

What will help you succeed...

• Recently completed, or will have completed by July 2026, 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.

What you need to know...

• The internship is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), with an anticipated start date of July 2026.
• You will need to hold valid right-to-work status for the UK for the duration of the internship.
• 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 15th March 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT.

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 personalised career plans.
• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global.

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.