Strategic Finance and M&A intern

About the Team Hiring

Graitec’s Finance team is a dynamic, high‑exposure team involved in all the key areas of a corporate finance function, from accounting and FP&A to treasury, legal and M&A.

The team offers a collaborative and supportive environment, with strong learning opportunities and exposure to a broad range of finance topics within an international software company.

Overview

Graitec is looking for a highly motivated gap year or final‑year intern to contribute to a strategic finance transformation project within a fast‑growing software / SaaS environment, while also contributing to M&A and market intelligence initiatives.

You will work at the intersection of Finance, Sales Excellence, IT and Data teams, with a strong exposure to SaaS performance management and M&A‑related analytical work.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in SaaS financial KPIs, operational finance transformation, and M&A market intelligence, within an international software group serving the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry.

Strategic Finance Transformation (Primary Scope)

• Contribute to the implementation and structuring of key SaaS performance KPIs, including:
  • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
  • Gross and Net Retention
  • New business / Churn
  • Upsell / Cross‑sell
  • Gross‑to‑Net Revenue analysis and reconciliation
• Support the definition, documentation and standardization of KPI frameworks and reporting logic.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Sales Excellence, IT and Data teams to ensure data consistency, reliability and alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in the improvement of reporting, dashboards and performance analysis used for management and strategic decision‑making.

M&A and Market Intelligence (Secondary Scope)

• Perform market and competitor analyses to support M&A and strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide structured intelligence insights on the AEC software market, including key players, positioning and trends.
• Support target screening and preliminary analysis (business model, SaaS metrics, strategic fit).
• Contribute to internal investment materials (e.g. summaries, market slides, analytical notes).

Responsibilities

Profile & Qualifications

• Gap year or Final‑year student from a top‑tier business school, engineering school, or university, with a strong focus on finance, strategy or data.
• Strong interest in SaaS business models, performance metrics and technology‑driven environments.
• Prior exposure (academic or internship) to finance, M&A, strategy consulting, or business analytics is a plus.
• Solid analytical and structuring skills; comfortable working with data, KPIs and financial concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of BI tools such as PowerBI is a plus.
• Fluency in both French and English is required, as this role involves working in an international environment with English‑speaking colleagues.

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical, structured and detail‑oriented.
• Curious, proactive and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with both technical and business teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

At Graitec, we’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value our employees for who they are and the contributions they bring, encouraging everyone to be their authentic selves at work. This diversity helps us better serve the wide range of customers and markets we operate in. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and assess candidates solely on their skills and ability to succeed in the role.