About the Role
We are seeking a Business Analyst Intern to join the French Portfolio Finance team. Within the Gold BU - Portfolio Finance team, the French Portfolio Finance team is is responsible for the long-term demand sales forecast, brand performance and revenue growth of Pernod Ricard brands in the cognac, champagne and rosé categories.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis
Strategic Forecasting
Market and Competitive Insights
Profile
What the Internship Offers
Benefits
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2027-01-04
Target End Date:
2027-06-30
We are seeking a Business Analyst Intern to join the French Portfolio Finance team. Within the Gold BU - Portfolio Finance team, the French Portfolio Finance team is is responsible for the long-term demand sales forecast, brand performance and revenue growth of Pernod Ricard brands in the cognac, champagne and rosé categories.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis
- Build, update, and optimize performance dashboards (sales, profitability, A&P, portfolio mix).
- Conduct ad hoc analyses to support decisions related to pricing, innovation, allocation, and market activation.
- Assist on European subsidies process (with our team and the markets)
- Identify and explain variances between forecasts, targets, and actuals, and contribute insights and recommendations.
- Assist in preparing monthly business reviews and presentations for top management.
Strategic Forecasting
- Contribute to the annual and quarterly forecasting processes (volume, value, mix, market performance).
- Support the development of strategic scenarios.
- Analyze consumption trends, category dynamics, market evolution, and competitive signals to consolidate forecast assumptions.
- Maintain, improve, and document internal forecasting tools (Excel, Power BI).
Market and Competitive Insights
- Monitor category trends, competitor initiatives, and market evolution.
- Provide relevant insights and benchmarking to support strategic discussions.
- Participate in deep-dive analyses on portfolio rationalization, performance drivers, or market opportunities.
Profile
- Student in a Business School, Engineering School, or University (Master 1 or Master 2).
- A first experience in business analysis, controlling, finance or audit is appreciated.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and interest in data-driven decision-making.
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Power BI or another BI tool is a plus.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights clearly.
- Fluent in French and English
What the Internship Offers
- Direct exposure to strategic planning and business performance processes.
- Development of strong analytical, modeling, and forecasting capabilities.
- A transversal view of commercial, financial, and strategic challenges across markets.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Benefits
- Monthly compensation based on academic level.
- Remote working policy (up to two days per week).
- Access to digital learning platforms.
- Subsidized company restaurant.
- Participation in internal corporate events and learning sessions.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2027-01-04
Target End Date:
2027-06-30
