Finance & Ops Internship
About Alta Ares
Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations (ISR, C-UAS). Our primary clients are NATO-aligned militaries, with regular deployments during live exercises. Raised €2M pre-seed in May 2025 Products include:
- Real-time AI ISR module deployable on drones and tactical platforms
- Counter-UAS solution enabling autonomous drone takeover under GNSS-denied environment
- Full-stack MLOps platform for training & deploying military-grade AI models
- Data fusion and trajectory prediction
Position details
Location: Paris
Reports to: Head of Finance
Contract: Internship
Position objective: Support the Head of Finance in building and structuring Alta Ares' finance function as the company scales. Own the preparation of financial reporting and management tools, contribute to fundraising and financing operations, and drive the deployment of scalable tools across finance and operational teams. Ensure rigorous follow-up of financial and accounting matters in close coordination with external accountants, auditors, and advisors.
Role & Mission
Financial Strategy & Strategic Projects
Design and maintain structured financial reporting for Executive Board and investor audiences. Support fundraising and financing operations, from data preparation to investor interactions. Identify levers for Net Working Capital optimization and proactively monitor cash positions.
Tooling & Process Automation
Deploy and continuously improve internal finance tools to automate reporting and eliminate manual friction. Structure management dashboards in close collaboration with operational teams to give each function visibility over its economic impact.
Accounting & Payroll Operations
Own the preparation of monthly accounting and payroll cut-offs, ensuring seamless coordination with external accountants, auditors, and advisors. Co-lead new team member onboarding from an administrative and HR operations standpoint. Maintain high standards of financial and social data integrity as the company scales.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Build and maintain financial models supporting strategic decisions. Prepare data-driven materials for board reporting and investor updates. Act as a business partner to operational teams, translating financial insights into actionable recommendations.