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APPRENTICESHIP – CORPORATE FINANCE - EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS

STARTING in January 2025

The company

With a fleet of 35 geostationary satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites providing capacity for broadcasters, media service providers, telecom operators, ISPs and governmental agencies, Eutelsat Group is the world's first satellite operator with an integrated GEO-LEO infrastructure.

The Eutelsat Group was formed in 2023 through the combination of Eutelsat, a global pioneer in GEO satellite operations founded in 1977, and OneWeb, established in 2012, the first company to operate a LEO constellation worldwide. With a proven track record of in-orbit successes and its ability to keep pace with rapidly evolving market trends, Eutelsat Group stands out as one of the world’s most innovative and experienced commercial satellite operators.

Our satellites are used for video broadcasting, satellite newsgathering, broadband services, data connectivity, connecting airplanes and ships, enabling mission-critical government and NGO communications, and more.

Our focus is on delivering the highest quality of service through technological performance, market expertise and innovation. Committed to promoting all facets of sustainable development across our business activities, we leverage our in-orbit resources to help bridge the digital divide while maintaining a safe and uncluttered space environment. Eutelsat Communications is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL). For more about Eutelsat go to www.eutelsat.com

The position

The apprentice will join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team within the finance department, a team responsible for financial analysis within Eutelsat group. This team works in close interaction with other departments such as strategy, engineering, commercial and legal, as well as all group subsidiaries.

The apprentice will contribute to the FP&A team’s day to day work, which includes:

• Investment projects value creation assessment and risks assessment
• Business planning
• Capital expenditure operational follow up, including reporting, controlling and forecasting, as well as financing schemes design and implementation
• Financial support on specific issues, e.g., large sales bids, pricing, tax, impairment tests
• Mergers and Acquisitions support

Main responsibilities

• Quantitative analysis, including mainly economic and financial modelling and forecasting
• Data collection within and outside of the company
• Qualitative analysis, including mainly desk research and benchmarks
• Contribution to the production of documents, notably for investment decisions or board meetings

Profile

• Bac+4/5 (gap year or last year) from Business or Engineering School or MBA
• Strong analytical (quantitative, financial) and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong skills and experience in Excel and good knowledge of PowerPoint. VBA experience is a plus
• Interest in space industry and / or telecommunication and / or media industry is a plus
• Fluent in English and French. Additional languages, as well as international experience, are a plus
• Previous internship in a FP&A team, an investment bank or a consulting firm is a plus, especially for candidates without business school background

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Place of employment: Paris

Duration: 1 year / depending on the length of the apprenticeship contract

Starting date: January – February 2025

Application: CV in English