Finance Trainee Part Time

About FENDI:

Established in 1925 in Rome by Adele and Edoardo Fendi, FENDI is globally renowned for its craftsmanship, elegance, and innovation. A key member of the LVMH Group since 2001, the Maison continues to grow through creativity, heritage, and excellence, representing the very best of Italian luxury.

Position Overview:

As a Finance Intern at FENDI Middle East, you will support the Finance Manager in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and special projects. This internship is ideal for someone with a passion for luxury retail finance and a desire to grow in a dynamic, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monthly closing procedures (P&L, balance sheet, stock, margin).
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze cost variances and margins versus forecasts and previous years.
• Manage Capex reporting (actual, forecasted, monthly, quarterly).
• Conduct periodic cost reviews with various departments.
• Define and analyze financial KPIs.
• Contribute to the development of automation tools to support retail management.
• Collaborate on sales forecasting, target setting, and performance monitoring.
• Assist in the evaluation of new store openings and related financial planning.
• Provide support on special financial projects and presentations.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Previous experience or internships in finance, preferably in luxury retail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Why Join FENDI?

• Be part of a globally recognized luxury brand within the LVMH Group.
• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced finance environment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and regional retail operations.
• Opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills within a high-caliber team.