12-month Apprenticeship - Real Estate Finance & Projects - September 2026

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12-month Apprenticeship From September 2026 to August 2027 Paris area Master 1 or 2 Salary Based on study level

Join our Real Estate teams! Our Apprenticeships are made for you!

Joining L'Oréal means above all discovering a truly global organization managing one of the most dynamic real estate portfolios in the world. By joining the Real Estate teams, you will deep dive into a transversal function that sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, legal, and operations - contributing directly to shaping the Group's physical presence across the globe. As a strategic partner to the brands and corporate functions, the Real Estate team always seeks the most agile, innovative, and responsible solutions to meet evolving business needs.

More precisely, you will have the chance to contribute across several key areas of Real Estate:

REAL ESTATE PROJECTS

Portfolio Oversight & Project Pipeline Management:

·  Track and analyze the performance of L'Oréal's global real estate portfolio.
·  Monitor and manage the pipeline of upcoming real estate projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and group strategic objectives.
·  Prepare concise and impactful quarterly overviews of major real estate projects.

Financial Advisory & Business Case Development:

·  Collaborate closely with country CFOs to provide expert financial guidance and contribute to the development of robust business cases for major real estate projects.
·  Conduct detailed financial modeling, meticulously evaluating and challenging key assumptions to ensure accuracy and viability.
·  Perform comprehensive P&L and cash flow analysis, DCF, and ROI calculations to assess project feasibility.
·  Analyze contractual terms and ensure alignment with financial models and business objectives.
·  Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, including accounting and tax departments, as well as external consultants, to gather necessary information and expertise.
·  Review and validate real estate asset valuations provided by external brokers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Due Diligence & Project Execution:

·  Partner with Real Estate Zone Directors to ensure the successful execution of major real estate projects.
·  Review project sizing to confirm alignment with Group recommendations and business needs.
·  Conduct comparative market analysis to assess the competitiveness of proposed transactions.
·  Perform third-party compliance analysis to mitigate potential risks.
·  Review and provide insightful feedback on legal documents, aligning markups for negotiations with internal and external legal experts.
·  Participate in the Real Estate Validation Committee for major projects, providing critical analysis and contributing to informed decision-making.
·  Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive memos summarizing key findings and recommendations.

REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO

·  Maintain the integrity and accuracy of L'Oréal's global real estate database, ensuring data quality and reliability.
·  Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the global Real Estate portfolio.
·  Prepare regular reports on Real Estate KPIs for key stakeholders, providing valuable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

TRANSVERSAL PROJECTS

·  Continuously seek to improve and streamline real estate tools and guidelines, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
·  Actively contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at structuring and updating Real Estate guidelines and best practices for global implementation.
·  Participate in ad hoc financial analysis, providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making across the Real Estate department.

What is in for you?

·  12 months surrounded by passionate teams.
·  A lot of challenges and opportunities to be seized and as many responsibilities to take.
·  The opportunity to innovate and shape the workplaces of tomorrow.
·  Transport: 75% of transport costs covered
·  Remote working: 1 day of remote working per week
·  Holidays: 25 days holiday per year (2.08 days/month) in proportion to your time of attendance during the acquisition period
·  RTT: 8 days off per year in proportion to your time of attendance during the calendar year
·  Annual profit-sharing bonus & Group Savings Plan
·  Health insurance & Works council (CSE)
·  L'Oréal Group Perks: Access to the L'Oréal Learning Platform to boost your development, Staff Sale at preferential rates, Friends & Family flash sale for your loved ones. And depending on the campus: Gym & Concierge services.

What do you need to apply?

·  You are a student with a master's degree in a Business School, Engineering School, or University (finance, real estate, or related field preferred).
·  You can provide an apprenticeship agreement of 12 months with your school.

What qualities will help you land the apprenticeship?

·  Analytical. You possess a strong analytical mindset and the ability to see the 'big picture', drawing meaningful conclusions from complex data sets.
·  Finance-savvy. You have a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling, and valuation methods.
·  Organized & Autonomous. You are highly structured and able to manage competing priorities, consistently delivering high-quality work on time.
·  Communicator. You are an effective and confident communicator, capable of presenting ideas clearly, defending your positions, and persuading stakeholders at all levels.
·  Team player. You have excellent interpersonal skills and work seamlessly with cross-functional and international teams.
·  Entrepreneurial. You like to take initiative, challenge assumptions, and bring forward innovative solutions.

Our recruitment process:

This is where the L'Oréal experience begins!

A 30-minute interview with a recruiter will allow you to present your personality and explore the opportunities that match your profile.

If this interview is successful, you will then meet your potential future manager for a second and final interview (between 45 minutes and 1 hour) to discuss the missions in depth.

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Because equal opportunities and diversity are strong values within the Group, as a leader in beauty, we consider every application. Regardless of your gender identity, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disability(ies), social or cultural origins, health status, age, religion, or any other element that makes you unique, our teams will carefully review your profile.

Here, you can be yourself, dare, have an impact, and grow.

So, are you ready to live the L'Oréal experience?

Frequently Asked Questions

How much responsibility will I have as an Apprentice? As an apprentice at L'Oréal, you will be welcomed as a full member of a team, with your own scope and responsibilities. Of course, you will not be alone: your manager will provide you with objectives and a vision. However, to succeed you will need to keep in mind that you play the main part in your journey and future projection in the Group. Entrepreneurship spirit is key.

Will I have a chance to land a job after my Apprenticeship? We take our interns and apprentices very seriously. So yes, it is our ultimate goal! On average, each year, former interns and apprentices fulfill 70% of our junior job needs. A very large number of our current employees at all levels have come through this type of experience.

I do not have a background in real estate: do I stand a chance? Absolutely. We give more credit to essential qualities such as analytical rigor, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to question and dare. What matters most is your curiosity and your drive to learn.

L'Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. L'Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

·  Contract Type: Apprenticeship
·  Location: Clichy
·  Possible partial remote