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

Job ID: 298177
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Finance
Work Location: Hybrid - San Francisco

Company overview: 

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 opportunity: 

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business. 

Program details: 

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.  

2027 Program Dates: 

• June 14 – August 20, 2027 
• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday – Friday, PST 
• July 6 – July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown 

Position title: Finance, Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A) Intern – US 

Your role at Sephora... 

As a Finance, Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A) Intern, you will join Sephora’s BP&A team and gain hands-on experience in how a leading global retailer turns financial insights into action. You will support financial planning and analysis, use data and AI-enabled approaches to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into decision-ready recommendations for BP&A leaders and cross-functional partners. 

What you will accomplish: 

• Build and enhance AI-powered financial models that identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities across budgets, forecasts, and actual results, then translate findings into decision-ready 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 translate them into financial insights and actionable recommendations. 
• 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. 
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Undergraduate coursework in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. 
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus curiosity about AI, automation, data visualization, or financial planning tools; advanced expertise is welcome but not required. 
• 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 bringing a positive, collaborative approach to the team. 

Eligibility requirements: 

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree) 
• Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, Pacific Standard 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 from June 14- August 20, 2027

What You’ll Get: 

The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00 - $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days. 

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty. 

• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills. 
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of. 

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions. 

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.  

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