Job ID: 298172 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: Internship Work
Location
Hybrid- San Francisco Belong to Something Beautiful
At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
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
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Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday - Friday, PST
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July 6 - July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown
Position title: Finance, Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A) Intern - Central costs
Location
Sephora Field Support Center (FSC) - San Francisco, CA
Your role at Sephora...
As the Finance, Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A) Intern - Central costs, you will support Sephora North America Real Estate and IT Finance through recurring analysis, process improvement, financial reporting, and cross-functional partnership. You will use financial systems and Excel to strengthen reports and models and help narrate the story behind the numbers.
What you will accomplish:
• Support Sephora North America Real Estate and IT Finance through monthly analytical exercises and ad hoc analysis across Real Estate, IT, and CapEx deliverables.
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Evaluate current processes and analytical tools to identify opportunities to improve and streamline central costs and cross-charge processes.
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Partner with Finance, including Accounting and other BP&A team members, and departmental business partners to effectively manage finance activities.
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Utilize financial systems, including Anaplan, SAP, Finario, and Excel, to improve financial reports and models and help narrate the story behind the numbers.
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Present key learnings and insights to Finance leadership throughout the internship and before its conclusion, while gaining exposure to cross-functional teams and Sephora leaders.
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Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.
Qualifications &
Experience
• Coursework or experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and comfort learning financial planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, SAP, and Finario.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in improving processes and financial models.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate financial analysis into an understandable business story.
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Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with Finance and cross-functional business partners.
Eligibility requirements:
• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
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Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, Pacific Standard Time
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Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
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Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
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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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