Internship - Finance Assistant (Juillet 2026)

About Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Are you a business school, IEP, or university student looking for a stimulating work environment? Are you driven by the desire to learn and work within international and diverse teams? Are you seeking an experience that will be a true springboard for your professional and personal development?

Join our BCG teams in Paris for an Internship!

As a leading strategy consulting firm in France for over 60 years, we support the leadership teams of our clients in resolving their most complex issues, particularly those related to the major challenges of tomorrow: climate & environment, and digital & artificial intelligence. With over 100 offices in 50 countries, we serve some of the world's most influential companies and organizations. In France, the Paris office and its 1300 employees play a key role in BCG's international innovation and development. Supported by steady growth and a balanced business portfolio, we work for clients across all sectors: consumer goods, industrial goods, finance, insurance, energy, health, and telecommunications.

The Business Services Team, comprising over 300 people in Paris, plays an essential role in supporting BCG's activities. Within our various support functions, our BCGers work daily in close collaboration with the consulting teams.

What You'll Do

Within the Finance department (accounting, management control, payroll), and more specifically in the Accounting team, you will be involved in both routine operations and a structuring process formalization project. Under the supervision of a Senior Accountant, you will contribute to the following missions:

• Mapping & Formalization of Accounting Processes (Structuring Project): In the context of our recent ERP migration and to ensure a clear, harmonized, and actionable view of our Finance activities, you will contribute, within a defined scope, to:
  • Mapping existing accounting flows (clients, suppliers, expense reports).
  • Identifying roles and responsibilities between local teams and shared service centers.
  • Formalizing key procedures (Standard Operating Procedures - SOPs).
  • Documenting control points and associated risks.
  • Structuring a clear and usable documentation base.
  The objective is to enhance the clarity, robustness, and efficiency of our processes in an international environment.
• Adaptation to Regulatory Changes (Electronic Invoicing): In support of the team, you will participate in activities related to the deployment of electronic invoicing:
  • Impact analysis on existing flows.
  • Contribution to procedure adaptation.
  • Process documentation update.
• Accounting Operations & Analyses (Recurring Missions):
  • Monitoring expense reports in coordination with the shared service center in India.
  • Compliance checks with internal policies.
  • Support for the Accounts Payable process (supplier creation, document compliance, advance payments).
  • Production of periodic analyses and reports.
  • Execution of ad-hoc tasks assigned by team members, based on priorities and operational needs (e.g., reporting on business difficulty prevention, support for vehicle fleet financial management).

What You'll Bring

• You are pursuing a Master's degree (Bac +4/+5) with a specialization in Finance.
• Ideally, you have previous experience in a finance department.
• You are proficient in spreadsheet software.
• You possess strong oral and written communication skills and are recognized for your interpersonal skills.
• You are organized, can work autonomously, and manage multiple subjects simultaneously.
• You have excellent command of English and are comfortable working in an international environment.

Supervised by your manager and mentored daily by your team, you will have the opportunity to develop and progressively acquire new skills. Throughout your BCG journey, you will benefit from HR support and a training program tailored to interns and apprentices.

Our Recruitment Process

• HR video interview
• Technical interview with the Accounting Manager
• Interview with the Operations Director

An Ideal Work Environment for Learning and Growth:

• 🥇 BCG, a market leader.
• 🤓 Tailored onboarding training.
• 🚀 A true professional springboard at the start of your career.
• 🌏 An opportunity to work in an international environment.

Numerous Daily Benefits:

• 🏢 Brand new offices near the Arc de Triomphe.
• 🏋️‍♀️ Free access to the on-site gym.
• 🥐 Daily breakfast, snacks, and barista service on-site.
• 🎉 Office events throughout the year: Friday Drinks, Winter Party.
• 🎁 Access to our employee benefits program: €800 per person, travel discounts, etc.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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Key skills/competency

• Finance Assistant Intern
• Accounting Processes
• ERP Migration
• Electronic Invoicing
• Accounts Payable
• Financial Reporting
• Expense Management
• Process Formalization
• Financial Analysis
• Business Services