Finance Operations Intern

Papernest; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 8100 - 9700; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Monthly internship stipend €800

Friday breakfast

Career development opportunities

Remote work: 1 day per week

Descripción de la vacante

papernest is hiring a Strategy & Operations intern to support Finance Operations in billing, invoicing, and payments, starting January 2027 for a 6-month period. You will help automate processes, monitor data integrity, and drive efficiency across departments in a fast-growing European scale-up.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional teams (Customer Care and Tech/Product) and the chance to implement strategic improvements while learning in a dynamic, international environment.

Formación

• Background in business or engineering.
• Strong analytical and data skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with initiative to improve processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and optimize workflows.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and interest in data tools (SQL, BigQuery, Python 2.0).
• Fluent in Spanish and English; French is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• End-to-End Billing: manage data, invoicing, and payment files.
• Internal Control: design monitoring tools and synchronize data across platforms.
• Recovery Strategy: analyze payment failures and propose solutions.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: liaise with Customer Care and Tech/Product teams.

Conocimientos

Analytical rigor

Strategic thinking

Operational efficiency

Project management

Educación

Business or Engineering background

Herramientas

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

BigQuery

Python 2.0

Descripción del empleo

Since 2015, papernest has been transforming the way people manage their contracts, making subscription, management, and switching simple through one smart, intuitive platform.

We have supported more than 2 million customers across France, Spain, and Italy. Along the way, we have continued to invest in new verticals, establishing papernest as a high-performing, innovative, and competitive scale-up in a fast-growing market.

With over 900 employees, we are strengthening our position as a European market leader.

In this role you will:

As a Strategy & Operations intern, you will assist the Finance Operations Specialist in the daily tasks (customers payments & invoicing), starting from January 2027 for 6 months.

Your responsibilities:

1. Billing & Revenue Operations

• End-to-End Cycle Management: Lead the full billing process, from distributor data acquisition and normalization to payment file issuance.

• Financial Integrity: Perform rigorous audits of calculations and data sets to ensure 100% accuracy before invoicing.

• Banking & Reconciliation: Manage SEPA/Direct Debit transmissions and reconcile bank settlement files to monitor cash flow in real-time.

2. Internal Control & Process Automation

• Control Framework: Design and deploy internal monitoring tools to ensure exhaustive data synchronization across all platforms.

• Operational Efficiency: Partner with the Tech team to automate manual workflows, mitigating operational risks and scaling internal tools.

3. Recovery Strategy & Payment Innovation

• Strategic Collection: Analyze payment failure patterns and propose structural solutions, such as invoice splitting, to enhance successful debit rates.

• Payment Roadmap: Research and implement alternative payment methods to diversify collection channels and reduce churn.

4. Cross-Functional Synergy

• Key Liaison: Serve as the strategic bridge between Customer Care (dispute resolution) and Tech/Product teams (system optimization).

• Proactive Problem Solving: Transform complex operational hurdles into scalable strategic improvements.

Your profile :

• With a background in business or engineering, you have initial experience in project management and/or operations, ideally within a start-up.

• Analytical Rigor: Strong ability to process complex financial datasets with high attention to detail and precision.

• Strategic Proactivity: A "builder" mindset with the curiosity to question existing processes and the initiative to propose innovative solutions.

• Operational Agility: Capable of managing high-volume recurring tasks while simultaneously leading long-term optimization projects.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of Excel/Google Sheets; a strong interest in data tools (SQL, BigQuery, Phyton 2.0)

• You are fluent in Spanish and in English, French is a plus.

What We Offer You:

Evolve in an international and inclusive environment: Everyone has a place at papernest, and with over 46 nationalities, it’s common to start a sentence in French and finish it in English or Spanish!

• Compensation & Partnerships: your talent deserves to be rewarded! Enjoy a monthly compensation of €800 for your internship. We value every contribution and are committed to offering attractive pay for your efforts and dedication. With your papernest badge, you will also have access to various partner services (restaurants, wellness centers, mobility, etc.).

• Meals: a healthy and balanced breakfast is provided every Friday!

• Career Development: "coffee-and-photocopy" interns don't exist here! As a full member of the team, you are here to learn, but also to share your ideas and implement projects. You will be supported throughout your journey to maximize your skills and prepare for your future.

• Remote Work: enjoy 1 day of remote work per week to optimize your focus and efficiency.

Hiring Process:

• First call with Giulia, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)

• Excel case test

• Last interview with Florencia and Armance, your future team

Interested in this challenge?

Don’t hesitate any longer—we look forward to meeting you! Regardless of your age, gender, background, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, there’s a place for you with us. Our selection processes are designed to be inclusive, and our work environment is adapted to everyone’s needs.

We particularly encourage applications from women. Even if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria outlined in this job posting, please know that every application is valuable. We strongly believe that diverse and varied backgrounds enrich our team, and we will carefully consider your application. Parity and diversity are essential assets to our success.