Finance Intern

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Finance Intern - Travel Retail Europe & Africa

Switzerland - Geneva  

About Coty  

Since 1904, Coty has fearlessly pioneered innovation across the beauty industry. We have a  reputation for breaking new ground; a history of ‘firsts’ and ‘bests’ that has laid the foundation  for the industry as we know it today. For over a century, our brands have been empowering  people to express themselves and create their own vision of beauty. It’s a legacy we’re proud to  own and grow.  

About the Role  

Coty is searching for a motivated and talented individual to join the Travel Retail Europe & Africa  Finance Team. As a Finance Intern, you will report directly to a Finance Manager and begin by  assisting with daily tasks involving business analysis and managing financial operations for a  designated group of customers. As you become more familiar with Coty's processes and business  dynamics, your responsibilities may expand, allowing you to participate in ad-hoc projects that  further develop your skills. You will work closely with commercial and multifunctional teams  within Coty, playing a key role in fostering smooth collaboration and maintaining efficient  financial operations.  

The internship duration ranges from 6 to 12 months. If there is mutual interest and suitability,  the position may lead to a full-time job offer.  

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Key Responsibilities 

 Acting as a liaison between the Sales & Marketing teams and the Accounts Payable  teams, facilitating clear and effective communication to support cross-functional  initiatives,  

 Following the Purchase to Payment (P2P) process. This involves handling supplier  information, creating and maintaining purchase requisitions, overseeing goods received,  coding invoices, posting transactions, and performing any necessary follow-up to ensure  all steps are completed accurately and on time,  

 Assisting with the month-end closing process, including profit and loss (P&L) analysis and  preparing accruals to ensure financial records are complete and accurate,   Collaborating in the forecasting and reporting processes to support strategic planning  and informed business decision-making,  

 Supplying financial data and analytical support to the Sales and Marketing teams,  including conducting analyses, assisting in preparing forecasts, and handling various ad  hoc tasks as needed.  

Qualifications / Experience  

 Master’s degree in Finance & Accounting preferred,  

 Strong analytic, data-driven skills,  

 Full proficiency in English; French and other languages a plus,  

 Mastery of Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel,  

 Experience in SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, KNIME, Python, and Microsoft Copilot are all  considered a plus.  

Key Traits  

 Analytical: Data-driven approach to problem-solving.  

 Communication: Clear and effective, written and spoken.  

 Collaboration: Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.  

 Proactive & Reliable: Takes initiative and ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrates  integrity.