EMEA Finance Projects Apprenticeship - Paris

Job Description - EMEA Finance Projects Apprenticeship - Paris (EUR015JE)

Job Number:

EUR015JE

Work Locations

Hilton - Area Office - Paris 26 Avenue Victor Hugo Paris

We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to join our EMEA Finance Project team in Paris for a 12-month apprenticeship. This opportunity is ideally suited to a student currently undertaking a master’s degree akin to a MIAGE programme.

The EMEA Finance project team diligently coordinates various projects across the EMEA region, which include system-related enhancements for hotels. These projects encompass a range of activities such as requirement gathering, design collaboration with subcontractors, deployment, and change management. The scope of work may pertain to individual hotels, country-specific regulations, process improvements, or corporate initiatives requiring local compliance adjustments or system-specific adaptations. The team's purview extends to back-office operations, payment processing, labor management systems, the finance aspects of property management systems, document management systems, and all other systems integral to the financial workflow.

As an apprentice, in accordance with the French "Apprenti" regulations and status, you will be tasked with facilitating project tracking within the department, coordinating with various stakeholders, and providing follow-up reports. Additionally, when possible, you will assist with the department's internal communication across regions and hotels.

Responsibilities

More specifically, as the EMEA Finance Project team intern you will work on:

Hotel Openings and System Implementation:

• Focus on back-office systems, with potential expansion to address other critical system challenges during hotel openings.
• Orchestrate the various steps and actions among partners, hotels, and the opening team, including tracking and sending reminders.
• Professionally communicate progress to the department and other relevant departments.
• Alert all parties to tasks that are at risk of delay or already late.

Automation Implementation

• Oversee the implementation of agreed-upon automations, liaising with both the automation team and local teams.
• Establish timelines and ensure clear communication.
• Prepare professional status reports for the Senior Vice President of Finance and Regional Finance Directors.

Communication

• Assist the team in creating communication plan formats.
• Once established, maintain these formats and ensure the consistent application of the communication plan.

As an intern you may also contribute to other projects, such as:

• Designing and rolling out ERP version changes.
• Planning and coordinating PMS change rollouts.
• Providing support for LMS/DMS systems.

What are we looking for?

This job requires an individual with specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform essential functions effectively.

• First and foremost, Hilton is a hospitality company, and we are looking for individuals with a strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.
• The ideal candidate is pursuing a master’s degree akin to a MIAGE programme.
• Financial acumen: A foundational understanding of finance and management systems, such as ERP and databases.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with various individuals, both internally and externally.
• Language proficiency: Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Organisational Skills: A well-organised and structured approach to tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of Power tools like BI, Apps, Automate, etc., would be advantageous, especially experience with an ERP system.

Contract Information

Apprenticeship contract with a French school, compensation in accordance with the contract (age and study level), working hours of 37 hours per week, gross monthly meal allowance currently valued at €185.68, and reimbursement of public transportation at a rate of 70%.

What is it like working for Hilton?

Hilton is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies, with 24 distinct brands and over 8,000 locations. We have recently been ranked by our employees as #1 World's Best Hospitality Workplace awarded by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Selection Process

Please apply now, applications close on Sunday the 13th of April 2025. We receive a volume of applications, therefore please bear with us whilst we process your application as we want to ensure that each applicant is given the consideration that they deserve.

If successful in your application, you may be invited to complete a digital one-way video interview and an online assessment, this allows us to learn more about you and whether this placement might be a great fit! So please do look out for our email updates and we encourage you to complete each next step as soon as possible. The EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will then contact you and inform you of your outcome.

Good luck!