Context & Environment
Wo are we?
Saft is a leading specialist in high-technology batteries for industry, covering the entire value chain from design and development to production, from customization to service delivery. For nearly 100 years, Saft has been supplying its customers with batteries offering ever-longer service life, providing backup power and propulsion for critical applications.
Our innovative, safe and reliable technology delivers high performance in space, at sea, in the air and on land. Saft powers industry and smart cities, while ensuring backup functions in extreme environments, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert.
Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy company that produces and supplies energy worldwide: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.
Working environment
We are looking for an intern for a 6-month internship starting in January 2027.
Based at our headquarters, you will join the Business Development & Strategy team within Saft’s Performance & Growth Department. At the corporate level, this department also includes Public Affairs & CSR, Operational Excellence, Quality, Procurement, and IT.
Activities
Your role will be to support the Strategy & Planning Manager in the following activities:
Strategic Planning
- Contribute to the annual strategic planning update process (markets, investments, etc.), including the preparation of executive summaries for senior management.
Strategic Marketing
- Conduct ad hoc analyses (economic and technological studies, management briefing notes) on our markets, competitors, key customers, and innovative start-ups to identify new opportunities in the battery industry.
- Maintain ongoing market intelligence activities (competition, regulations, technology) and update the internal reference report on competitors, which is regularly presented to senior management.
Ad Hoc Assignments
- Depending on your profile and previous experience in finance, you may also support the preparation of investment cases related to organic and/or external growth opportunities.
Candidate Profile
Education
- Master's degree level (or equivalent), preferably from a leading Engineering School, Business School, or Finance program.
Knowledge
- Solid understanding of corporate strategy, management consulting, and finance fundamentals.
Technical Skills
- Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities.
- Excellent written communication and PowerPoint presentation skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, particularly in financial or market modeling.
- Fluent in both French and English.
Personal Qualities
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Rigorous approach to analysis and deliverables.
Experience
Previous experience is not mandatory; however, an initial internship in strategy consulting, finance, industrial marketing, or within the battery, chemical, or manufacturing industries would be a strong advantage.
Domain: Strategy, Business & Economics
Type of contract: Internship
Experience: Not applicable
Employer company: SAFT SAS