M&A Intern

About Sonepar

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of €32.5 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier by providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets.

Sonepar’s 46 000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and are driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations.

Your Mission

Working as part of the 3‑strong M&A team at head office, your main tasks will be as follows:

• M&A:
  • Review and analyze acquisition opportunities
  • Review presentation materials for Investment Committees (business cases, business plans, and financial valuations)
  • Coordinate due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders
  • Review legal documentation (LOI, SPA, and other)
  • Monitor the successful implementation of the integration plan for recent acquisitions
• Market & Competitive Intelligence:
  • Strategic analysis of market segments
  • Monitoring the performance of key competitors
  • Coordination of external studies/PowerBI analyses with Sonepar International Services (SIS)
• Occasionally support the team in conducting ad‑hoc and specific analyses for the needs of the Group's General Management (CEO Office)

The tasks are likely to evolve according to your skills and your ability to manage subjects independently.

Skills: The Toolbox You Bring

• You are following a business school or engineering school with Finance courses (master’s degree)
• You are at ease with working in English, both written and spoken (minimum level C1)
• You have ideally a first work experience (internship) in M&A/Transaction Services/controlling/audit/finance in general
• Good knowledge of Excel / PowerPoint. PowerBI is a plus
• You are rigorous and have an ability to synthesize information
• You are keen to learn and adapt to a complex environment
• You are a team player and can work in an international network with different cultures

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive employee benefits programme
• Opportunities for career development and international exposure