Job Description

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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.