--- title: 'Project Finance Analyst - Stage / Internship (H/F) at Verkor' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-finance-analyst-stage-internship-h-f-verkor-grenoble-rckmfj37e5hp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Project Finance Analyst - Stage / Internship (H/F) at Verkor - **Company:** Verkor - **Location:** Grenoble, France - **Employment:** internship - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/verkor/461563e7-5c0d-4831-a743-fa1829b3310d ## Job description Verkor is a French industrial company aiming to pioneer low-carbon battery manufacturing in France. With the backing of prominent industrial companies such as Renault Group, Plastic Omnium and Schneider Electric, Verkor intends to electrify the future of European mobility. With over a thousand experts from more than 50 different countries, our endeavor is to unite exceptional global talent to bring this ambitious and innovative project to life. Our strong and agile international team continues to grow and adapt to new challenges. Based in Grenoble (France), we are currently establishing our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line). In the coming years, we will focus on building the world’s most modern and efficient Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is an initial annual production of 16 Gwh of lithium-ion batteries by 2025, thus powering 300,000 electric vehicles annually. In joining us, you will actively participate in this breathtaking industrial adventure to shape the future of European mobility. A propos de ce poste / About this role : Une opportunité unique de rejoindre Verkor pour un stage au sein de l'équipe Finance ! Si tu poursuis actuellement tes études en finance et que tu es en recherche de stage ou alternance, n'hésite pas à postuler dès maintenant ! Idéalement, nous souhaiterions t'accueillir à partir de septembre / octobre 2026. A unique opportunity to join Verkor for an internship within the Finance team! If you are currently studying finance and are looking for an internship or work-study programme, don't hesitate to apply now! Ideally, we would like to welcome you from September / October 2026. Tes missions seront les suivantes / Your missions will be the following : - Être le lien entre l'équipe de financement, l'équipe de contrôle des coûts, les principaux conseils et les banques pour mettre à jour et suivre le business plan de l'entreprise et les documents clés qui s'y rapportent. - Créer de courtes présentations des projets de Verkor et des Project Information Memorandum pour les banques, les investisseurs de premier plan et/ou les partenaires stratégiques. - Avec l'aide du Pack Office, organiser des réunions et des présentations. - En tant que futur·e expert·e en finance, produire des modèles financiers, des tests de sensibilité, etc. pour les besoins de l'entreprise, notamment le financement de la gigafactory, les nouveaux projets technologiques (module, nouvelle génération de produits), les joint-ventures, les fusions-acquisitions et les opportunités d'investissement. - En tant qu'analyste financier, être impliqué.e dans les différents workflows des projets de l'entreprise, y compris le processus de Due Diligence et l'analyse des nouveaux projets technologiques, etc. - Recueillir des informations auprès de tous les départements de Verkor afin de transmettre les données aux vendeurs impliqués dans les levées de fonds - Assurer la liaison avec les conseils (financiers, techniques, fiscaux, marché et approvisionnement, environnement et social, juridique) afin de leur fournir la documentation interne requise. - Participer au Q&A avec les experts internes et externes. - Act as the link between the finance team, the cost control team, key advisors and banks to update and monitor the company's business plan and related key documents. - Create short presentations of Verkor's projects and Project Information Memoranda for banks, leading investors and/or strategic partners. - With the help of Office Suite, organise meetings and presentations. - As a future finance expert, produce financial models, sensitivity tests, etc. for the company's needs, including gigafactory financing, new technology projects (modules, new product generations), joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and investment opportunities. - As a financial analyst, be involved in the various workflows of the company's projects, including the due diligence process and the analysis of new technology projects, etc. - Gather information from all Verkor departments in order to pass on the data to the salespeople involved in fundraising. - Liaise with advisors (financial, technical, tax, market and procurement, environmental and social, legal) to provide them with the required internal documentation. - Participate in Q&A sessions with internal and external experts. Ton profil / Your profile : - Tu poursuis actuellement des études en finance. - Tu disposes d'une première expérience réussie en project finance. - Tu es curieux, proactif et doté d'une envie d'apprendre. - Tu disposes de bonnes capacités de communication. - Tu es prêt à t'impliquer pleinement dans ce stage / cette alternance. - Tu es parfaitement à l'aise en anglais. - You are currently studying finance. - You have some successful experience in project finance. - You are curious, proactive and eager to learn. - You have good communication skills. - You are ready to fully commit to this internship / apprenticeship. - You are completely comfortable speaking English. ## About Verkor ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Verkor designs and manufactures low-carbon lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and stationary storage in Europe. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C) - **Headquarters**: Grenoble, France - **Founded**: July 2020 - **Founders**: Benoit Lemaignan (co-founder and former CEO) and five others from the energy, automotive, and mobility industries ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Battery Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Electric Vehicle Components - Target customers: B2B (Automotive OEMs, stationary storage providers) - Mission or purpose statement: To fast-track low-carbon battery production in France, serving the European market, and contribute to a sustainable and sovereign European energy transition. ## Products & Services For each major offering: - **Lithium-ion Battery Cells and Modules**: High-performance, low-carbon battery cells and modules for electric vehicles. 16 GWh of cell production capacity per year at the Dunkirk Gigafactory. - **BIMS Technology® (Battery Intelligent Management System)**: A proprietary digital twin and management system that digitises and optimises battery manufacturing processes using sensors and actuators run by algorithmic logic. - **DROPS Technology® (Direct Recycling of Production Scrap)**: An automated recycling process that reinserts production scrap back into the manufacturing circuit in real time, minimising waste. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — raised over €2 billion (including debt and equity). Key rounds include a €250 million Series C (announced in 2022), and a €850 million financing package from the French government and European Investment Bank in 2024 for the Dunkirk Gigafactory. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Consortium of players from digital, recycling, and clean-tech industries (specific investors not fully detailed in public sources, but includes French government support via the EIB and France 2030 plan). - **Growth Signals**: Commissioning of the second production line at the Dunkirk Gigafactory in 2024; first batteries produced entirely on-site at Dunkirk delivered in 2024–2025; headcount growth from 180 in 2022 to over 1,000 employees and projected 1,500 by 2025. Laurent Debrue named President and CEO (effective September 2024). ## Competitive Advantages - **Low-Carbon Manufacturing**: Proprietary processes and Industry 5.0 digital optimisation (BIMS, DROPS) deliver the most competitive and environmentally virtuous low-carbon batteries on the market. - **European Sovereignty**: Fully localised European value chain (design, manufacturing, recycling) serves the strategic goal of European energy independence and reduces reliance on Asian battery supply chains. - **Deep Expertise**: Team of international experts with over 1,200 combined years of battery industry experience. - **Innovation Centre (VIC)**: A 5,000 sqm state-of-the-art R&D centre and pilot line in Grenoble, including a battery training school (“Ecole de la batterie”). ## Strategic Focus - Current priorities and direction for growth: - **Industrial Scale-Up**: Commissioning the second production line at Dunkirk and moving to full-scale, high-volume production. - **Digitalisation & Industry 5.0**: Leveraging proprietary BIMS and DROPS technologies to optimise every aspect of manufacturing for cost, quality, and sustainability. - **Talent Development**: Scaling the workforce to 1,500 by 2025, with a strong focus on upskilling through the “Ecole de la batterie” training centre. - **Partnerships & Supply Chain**: Deepening partnerships with automotive OEMs and securing the entire value chain in Europe. ## Why Work Here - Culture highlights relevant to job seekers: - **Mission-Driven**: Join a company at the forefront of the European energy transition, with a clear and ambitious purpose — manufacturing low-carbon batteries to decarbonise mobility and energy. - **Collective Intelligence**: Strong emphasis on teamwork, open innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Values: commitment, contribution, communication, and team spirit. - **Learning & Growth**: Structured mentorship programs (“senior+junior partnerships”), continuous training, and the opportunity to learn from international experts. - **Diverse & Multicultural**: 29+ nationalities working together in a highly international environment. - Remote/hybrid/office policy: Primarily on-site roles at the Grenoble Innovation Centre or Dunkirk Gigafactory. Production roles require working in anhydrous rooms and using PPE. Support functions are also largely office-based. - Notable perks or engineering culture: - Work on state-of-the-art technology (Industry 5.0, digital twins, automation, recycling). - Meaningful impact on climate change and European industry. - Hands-on experience bringing a Gigafactory from construction to full-scale production. - Roles span product design, industrialisation, production, quality, supply chain, and all support functions. ## Sources 1. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/) – Official company website (overview, mission, figures) 2. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/why-join-us/) – Careers culture page 3. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/discover-our-career/) – Career categories and role descriptions 4. [verkor.com](https://verkor.com/en/expertise/) – Technology pillars (BIMS, DROPS, Industry 5.0) 5. 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