Strategic Finance Associate - Internship
Come join a dynamic and passionate team in the world of cybersecurity!
Who we are?
HarfangLab is a cybersecurity scale-up that has developed an EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) software, designed to prevent, detect and neutralize attacks targeting workstations and servers. In 2024, our solution has incorporated EPP (Endpoint Protection Platform) capabilities and monitoring tools to simplify IT infrastructure audits.
Since our founding in 2018, HarfangLab's technology has earned widespread recognition, winning prestigious awards and achieving the distinction of being the first ANSSI-certified EDR in 2020, followed by becoming the first to receive ANSSI qualification in 2025.
We have raised a total of €30 millions, enabling us to strengthen our teams and expand internationally across Europe. In just three years, HarfangLab’s workforce has nearly tripled, with the majority of its team members coming from technical backgrounds and dedicating themselves to R&D and continuous product enhancement.
Today, HarfangLab protects the endpoints of several hundred clients of all shapes and sizes, from CAC 40 corporations and government agencies to SMEs, hospitals, and local councils.
Driven by a strong sense of teamwork and global ambitions, HarfangLab continues to grow while staying true to its mission: to protect organisations from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while ensuring that customers maintain full control over their data.
Why are we hiring?
HarfangLab is a fast-growing European cybersecurity company specializing in endpoint detection and response. Backed by leading investors, the company is in a phase of rapid scaling and is structuring its finance function to match its ambitions. The Finance team is currently driving several high-impact projects across financial reporting, business planning, monthly close and finance operations.
We are looking for a Finance Intern to join the Finance team this summer for up to 6 months (flexible) and contribute hands-on to these workstreams.
What you will do with us?
Reporting to the Finance team, you will be involved in a variety of projects that combine financial analysis, process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
Reporting & SaaS metrics Help build and improve financial and operational reports used by management, the Board and investors. This includes working on key SaaS indicators (ARR, retention, growth metrics), P&L reporting and dashboard improvement.
Planning & forecasting Contribute to budgeting and forecasting exercises, including revenue, cost and headcount projections. Support variance analysis between budget, forecast and actuals, and help prepare management summaries.
Monthly close & finance processes Support the strengthening of the month-end close process by helping map current workflows, identify improvement areas and build checklists and documentation. Assist with coordination between Finance, Accounting and operational teams.
Data quality & operations Help ensure consistency and accuracy across financial and operational data. Contribute to improving data flows and controls between the tools used by the Finance and Revenue teams.
Ad hoc strategic projects Prepare analyses, presentations and supporting materials on various strategic finance topics as they arise.
About you
We are targeting candidates from top-tier MBA programs looking for a high-impact summer internship in a fast-scaling tech environment:
Currently enrolled in a top MBA program or Master specialized in Finance or Strategic Management.
Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, transaction services, audit or corporate finance is a strong plus.
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills; comfortable with financial modelling and data manipulation.
Rigorous, detail-oriented and able to structure complex information clearly.
Proactive and autonomous, with a hands-on mindset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work with different teams and seniority levels.
Fluent in English. French B2+ level is a strong plus.
Familiarity with SaaS business models, BI tools or CRM/ERP systems is appreciated but not required.
What you will get out of this internship?
Direct exposure to how a scaling SaaS company manages its financial performance, in close collaboration with top-tier investors.
Involvement in real, high-visibility projects used by senior leadership and the Board.
A steep learning curve on SaaS metrics, financial planning and finance operations.
The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at the intersection of finance, data and business operations.
A window into the European cybersecurity ecosystem and the operational reality of a high-growth scale-up.
About us
Our office and Team Life:
Offices located in the heart of Paris, near Bourse (75002),
Thanks to our Office Manager, we regularly organize events such as seminars, happy hours, themed evenings, and more,
An onboarding process to welcome each new colleague with an explanation of the roles and a mentor to support you during your early days!
A great team that always seeks to improve their skills.
And more:
Flexible remote work options,
A mentor to guide you throughout your probationary period,
Health insurance: The best health insurance with Alan and access to AlanMind,
Meal vouchers: We use the Swile card and also have access to a discount platform through our works council,
7 to 11 additional days off (RTT) per year, in addition to the 25 days of paid vacation.
GymLib subscription, covered 80% by HarfangLab.
The recruitment process
A 30-minutes call with our Talent Acquisition Manager,
A 30-minutes visio interview with the Hiring Manager,
A case study to complete at home,
A 1 hour on-site interview + 30 minutes with the team for a team fit assessment.
- Locations
- Paris
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About HarfangLab
HarfangLab is a European cybersecurity scale-up that develops EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), EPP (Endpoint Protection Platform), and ASM (Attack Surface Management) software to detect and neutralize modern cyberattacks targeting an organization’s workstations and servers. Our engines, models, and algorithms identify abnormal behavior and generate security alerts or block program execution.
Since our founding in 2018, HarfangLab’s technology has received broad recognition, winning prestigious awards and becoming the first EDR to be certified by ANSSI in 2020, then the first to obtain ANSSI qualification in 2025. HarfangLab’s EDR is also the first to obtain BSZ certification from BSI, which refers to the federal authority for cybersecurity in Germany.
We raised a total of €30 millions, enabling us to strengthen our teams and expand internationally across Europe. In just three years, HarfangLab’s workforce has nearly tripled, while maintaining a majority of technical profiles dedicated to R&D and continuous product improvement.
Today, HarfangLab protects the endpoints of more than 800 customers of all sizes and across all sectors, including CAC 40 industrial companies, government entities, SMEs, hospitals, and local authorities. With a strong collective mindset and international ambitions, HarfangLab continues to expand while remaining true to its original mission: to protect organizations against increasingly complex cyber threats while enabling customers to retain control over their data.