Strategic Finance and M&A intern

About the role:

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:

o Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)

o Gross and Net Retention o New business / Churn

o Upsell / Cross-sell

o 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).

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.