Business Strategy Analyst Intern

papernest; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Transport support

Free breakfast Fridays

Remote work 1 day/week

Career development

Job summary

Papernest, a fast-growing European scale-up, is looking for an internship in Paris to support business development analytics and FP&A. You will build financial models, monitor performance, and collaborate with data and tech teams to ensure data consistency. The role requires strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and French, with Spanish being a plus.

You will work in an international, inclusive environment with remote work options and competitive monthly compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an analytical role, preferably Corporate Finance, FP&A, or strategy.
• Studying Engineering, Business, Finance, or Economics.
• Excellent business sense and modeling skills (Excel/Sheets).
• High accountability and attention to detail.
• Working proficiency in English and French; Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, dashboarding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out strategic analyses related to business development roadmap (acquisition, pricing, etc.).
• Conduct in-depth modelling and ad-hoc analyses.
• Monitor, drive and improve performance: reporting and dashboards.
• Develop accurate financial models (business plans, pricing, unit economics, cash flow).
• Improve BI in coordination with Data/Tech teams for data consistency.

Skills

Analytical role experience

Excel/Sheets

English & French

SQL/Python

Dashboarding

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering/Business/Finance/Economics student

Tools

SQL

Python

Dashboards

Job description

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:

Your responsibilities:

• Carry out strategic analyses related to the business development roadmap, e.g. customer acquisition strategy, purchasing strategy, pricing strategy, etc.
• Conduct in-depth modelling and ad-hoc analyses.
• Take part in monitoring, driving and improving the performance of the business: Reporting, dashboarding, and monitoring of financial and operational performance.
• Develop accurate financial models (Business plans, pricing, unit economics, cash flow…).
• Continuously improving our BI in coordination with the Data/Tech teams to ensure data consistency and completeness

Your profile:

• You have a previous experience in an analytical role, preferably in Corporate -Finance (TS, Business modeling/valuation, FP&A, M&A…), Consulting (Strategy, Audit…)
• You are a studying Engineering, Business, Finance, or Economics
• Excellent business sense and modeling skills (Excel/Sheets)
• High accountability and attention to detail
• Working proficiency in English and French is required, Spanish is a plus
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, experience in dashboarding are 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: Your talent deserves to be rewarded! Enjoy competitive monthly compensation for your internship (between €1,000 and €1,300). We value every contribution and are committed to offering attractive pay for your hard work and dedication.
• Transport: We cover 50% of your public transport pass if you live in the Paris region, making your commute stress-free.
• Meals: Free breakfast every Friday, a connected "Ideel Garden" fridge, and access to special rates at partner restaurants for healthy, balanced lunches!
• Career Development: There’s no such thing as a "coffee-and-photocopies" intern here! As a full-fledged team member, you’re here to learn, share your ideas, and implement projects. You’ll receive guidance 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 minutes)
• Interview and business case with Olivier, your future manager (1h30 interview + 2 hour business case)
• Final interview with Damien (1h30)

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.

About Us

At papernest, we believe that moving home and managing everyday contracts should be simple, seamless, and stress-free. We are a fast-growing European scale-up on a mission to simplify one of life’s most complicated moments: moving. Our platform allows users to centralize, subscribe, transfer, and manage all their essential contracts—such as energy, internet, insurance, and more—in one place, completely free of charge. Founded in Paris, papernest has grown into a multicultural company operating across several European markets. Our teams combine technology, product innovation, and operational excellence to deliver a smooth experience for millions of users. We are driven by impact. Every improvement we make in our product directly helps people save time, reduce administrative burden, and regain control over their daily lives.

Our Culture

We value ownership, curiosity, and collaboration. At papernest, ideas matter more than hierarchy, and everyone is encouraged to contribute to shaping the product and the company. We move fast, test, learn, and iterate. Ambition and pragmatism go hand in hand: