Financial and Commercial Controlling Intern

About

Biolevate builds AI-powered software that turns unstructured scientific data into reliable, collaborative workflows for medical writing and regulatory work. Our platform helps scientists, clinicians and medical writers move faster while maintaining the rigor their work demands.

Founded in Paris in 2024, we combine a commercial SaaS platform with in-house research in oncology and dermatology. It is an unusually practical place to work on AI: the systems we build are used both to advance scientific research and to help bring therapies to patients faster.

As a Management Control Intern, you will join Biolevate’s growing finance function and work closely with the General Management team and department leads. You will help structure financial processes and support business performance management across a fast-growing life-sciences AI company.

You will contribute to commercial performance tracking, budgeting, cost analysis, management reporting, cash-flow forecasting, and the automation of financial dashboards. This is a highly cross-functional role offering early responsibility and exposure to the company’s strategic decision-making.

Commercial Controlling & Business Performance

• Track revenue by client, product, and revenue type, including subscriptions, licenses, credits, and proof-of-concept projects.
• Prepare forecasts based on the CRM pipeline.
• Monitor ARR, renewals, and churn.
• Analyze client profitability and support pricing-related initiatives. Budgeting & Cost Management
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget.
• Monitor actuals versus budget and analyze variances.
• Track key costs, including cloud and GPU computing, software, and subcontracting.
• Allocate costs across activities and identify opportunities for optimization. P&L, Cash Flow & Financial Reporting
• Prepare the monthly management P&L and reconcile it with the accounting records.
• Support the month-end closing process with the external accountant.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and monitor the company’s runway.
• Produce reports for management, the board, and investors.
• Support the monitoring of R&D tax credits, innovation tax credits, and Bpifrance funding. HR Controlling & Reporting Tools
• Monitor payroll costs and headcount.
• Help quantify the recruitment plan as the company grows.
• Track HR indicators such as headcount, turnover, and client-team staffing.
• Build dashboards for management.
• Improve data reliability across CRM, billing, accounting, and payroll systems.
• Automate recurring reports, including with Biolevate’s AI tools.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s-level student, ideally in a business school, engineering school, or university program specializing in finance, management control, audit, accounting, or a related field.
• Available for a 6-months final-year internship or gap-year internship. Technical

• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Solid understanding of general and management accounting.
• A first experience in management control, audit, or finance is appreciated.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or business intelligence tools is a plus. Languages
• Fluent French.
• Professional working proficiency in English. Key

• Rigorous, organized, and analytical approach.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion when handling financial, payroll, and employee-related information.
• Interest in working in a fast-paced, international environment at the intersection of AI and life sciences.

Why Join Biolevate?

Join Biolevate to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and life sciences within a fast-growing company serving pharmaceutical laboratories, biotech companies, and healthcare organizations internationally. Based at Station F, you will collaborate closely with leadership, take on meaningful responsibilities from the start, contribute to structuring the company during an exciting phase of growth, and develop valuable experience in a dynamic, international environment.

At Biolevate, you’ll be part of a dynamic, international team shaping the future of drug discovery and medical innovation. We combine deep science, cutting-edge AI, and internal research to deliver real-world impact. Join us to build a global brand with purpose and grow in a high-trust, high-growth environment with a compelling package that includes stock options.

• 💼 Financial Package: We offer a competitive salary that recognizes your skills and experience, ensuring you feel valued for your contributions to our innovative projects.
• 📍Private Office - Station F , the world’s largest startup campus, in Paris.
• 🏡 Flexible Work Arrangements: We support work-life balance with flexible working hours and options for remote or hybrid work arrangements, understanding the value of flexibility in today's dynamic world.
• 🌎 Collaborative & International Culture: Experience a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We value each team member’s contribution and encourage sharing ideas and feedback.
• 🤝 Authentic Team Culture: We value authenticity and benevolence. Our diverse backgrounds make us stronger, and we enjoy building real connections through team moments like dinners, sports, offsites, and share experiences.
• 🍽️ 💻 Other perks : Meal vouchers, Latest Macbook and tech