Intern, Finance, Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A), US

Sephora • San Francisco, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sephora’s 10-week internship program provides hands-on learning, personal and professional networking, weekly virtual workshops, and exposure to career growth opportunities. The Finance, Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A) Intern will join Sephora’s BP&A team to support financial planning and analysis and learn how financial insights inform business decisions. The intern will use data and AI-enabled approaches to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, then translate findings into recommendations for BP&A leaders and cross-functional partners.

The program runs June 14 through August 20, 2027. The position is hybrid in San Francisco and is scheduled for 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Pacific time. The intern will 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.

Requirements

• Undergraduate coursework in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 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 a positive, collaborative approach.
• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time.
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
• Available June 14–August 20, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about AI, automation, data visualization, or financial planning tools; advanced expertise is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance AI-powered financial models to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities across budgets, forecasts, and actual results, and translate findings into 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 turn them into financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Own a high-impact project from problem definition through analysis and recommendation, and present its insights and business impact to the BP&A team and leadership.
• Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Benefits

• Inclusive internship experience with hands-on learning, networking opportunities, weekly virtual workshops, and career panels.
• Target hourly pay of $27.00; employees in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.
• Opportunities to collaborate with teammates, develop skills, and contribute to meaningful work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed