Open Jobs Intern, Finance, Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A), Central costs

Sephora • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance, Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A) Intern - Central costs supports Sephora North America Real Estate and IT Finance through recurring analysis, process improvement, financial reporting, and cross-functional partnership. The intern uses financial systems and Excel to strengthen reports and models and help explain the story behind the numbers.

The 10-week internship program provides hands-on learning, personal and professional networking, and projects that directly affect the business. It includes weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels. The internship runs from June 14 to August 20, 2027, for 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Pacific time. The intern may take part in the optional summer shutdown from July 6 to July 9, 2027. The position is hybrid at Sephora’s Field Support Center in San Francisco, California.

Requirements

• Coursework or experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and comfort learning financial planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, SAP, and Finario.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in improving processes and financial models.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate financial analysis into an understandable business story.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with Finance and cross-functional business partners.
• Must be 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 United States.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
• Must be available from June 14 to August 20, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support Sephora North America Real Estate and IT Finance with monthly analytical exercises and ad hoc analysis across Real Estate, IT, and CapEx deliverables.
• Evaluate existing processes and analytical tools to identify opportunities to improve and streamline central costs and cross-charge processes.
• Partner with Finance, including Accounting and other BP&A team members, and departmental business partners to manage finance activities.
• Use financial systems, including Anaplan, SAP, and Finario, and Excel to improve financial reports and models and explain the story behind the numbers.
• Present key learnings and insights to Finance leadership during the internship and before its conclusion.
• Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may also earn bonuses.
• Internship includes hands-on learning, personal and professional networking, weekly virtual workshops, and career panels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed