Lagardere

About the Company

Created in 1992, Lagardère is an international group with operations in more than 40 countries worldwide. It employs around 31,300 people and generated revenue of €8,081 million in 2023.

The Group focuses on two main divisions:

- Lagardère Publishing is the world’s third-largest book publisher for the general public and educational markets, and the leader in France. Alongside some 7,601 employees, it creates more than 15,000 original publications each year as well as contributing to their broader circulation by innovating with digital and mobile reading formats. Lagardère Publishing’s activities also extend to adjacent businesses such as Partworks, Stationery, Board Games and Mobile Games.

- Lagardère Travel Retail is the world’s third-largest travel retail merchant and number two in airports, with operations in three business segments: Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion, and Foodservice. Lagardère Travel Retail has 22,619 employees across an international network of more than 5,120 points of sale in around 1,000 airports and rail and urban transport stations.

The Group’s business scope also comprises Lagardère News (Paris Match, Le Journal du Dimanche, JDD Magazine and the Elle brand licence), Lagardère Radio (Europe 1, Europe 2, RFM and advertising sales brokerage, controlled by Arnaud Lagardère but whose capital is wholly owned by the Group and consolidated in its financial statements), Lagardère Live Entertainment (venue management, production of concerts and shows, hosting and local promotional services) and Lagardère Paris Racing (sports club).

Lagardère shares are listed on Euronext Paris.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Lagardere

Job Title

Stagiaire Contrôle de Gestion Groupe et M&A

Job Description

**Job Title:** Intern – Group Management Control & M&A **Role Summary:** Internship in Group Management Control, supporting performance reporting, financial forecasting, and M&A activities across the corporate structure. **Expectations:** - Deliver regular branch‑level analytical reports (growth, profitability, free cash flow, key performance indicators). - Participate in annual forecasts and quarterly/semi‑annual financial publications. - Conduct ad‑hoc studies: sector‐specific, profitability, competitive, and country/branch analyses. - Support M&A projects by evaluating investment/divestment opportunities and reviewing business plans for the finance committee. **Key Responsibilities:** - Prepare and present activity and performance reports for each business unit. - Analyse working‑capital items to produce cash‑flow forecasts. - Contribute to end‑of‑year budgeting and forecasting cycles. - Compile and disseminate quarterly and semi‑annual financial updates. - Execute special studies requested by senior management (e.g., market, profit‑margin, competitive benchmarking). - Assist the M&A team with due diligence, investment assessment, and presentation of M&A proposals to the Finance Committee. **Required Skills:** - Advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modelling). - PowerPoint for clear, concise presentations. - Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. - Effective written and oral communication in English (operational level). - Collaborative team player with initiative, rigor, and synthesis skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree plus 4–5 years of study (Bac+4/5). - Graduate from a business school or holding a Master’s in Audit, Management Control, or Finance. - Prior internship experience in Management Control or Audit. ---

Levallois-perret, France

On site

02-02-2026