Job Description

Country France City LEVALLOIS PERRET

Area

92 - Hauts-de-Seine

Workplace location LEVALLOIS PERRET-QUAI C PASQUA(FRA) Employer company SAFT SAS Domain Strategy, Business & Economics Type of contract Internship

Contract duration

6 Months Experience Not applicable

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.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.