Finance Process and Workflow Automation Trainee in Vaisala's Giant Leap program. Leading finance automation projects and collaborating with business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Run a hands-on Finance & Controls process and workflow automation project end-to-end
Take ownership from analysis through delivery
Work closely with business and technical stakeholders
Map the current Finance & Controls workflow and identify automation opportunities
Co-design the target process with process owners and stakeholders
Build and deliver a limited-scope automation pilot using RPA or low-code tools
Deliver one production-ready automation pilot and draft a Finance & Controls Process Automation roadmap
Identify further automation opportunities and support scaling automation after the internship
Requirements
Close to graduating from Master’s studies in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or similar discipline
Basic understanding of finance processes and interest in finance process development and automation
Relevant experience through studies, case work, thesis work, summer jobs, or trainee roles
Familiarity with finance workflows such as approvals, reconciliations, reporting, or control-related processes (an advantage)
Interest in automation and digital workflows improving finance processes from efficiency and quality perspectives
Ability to structure and document processes clearly, work with data, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Exposure to building small automations or workflows (using Power Automate, UiPath, or similar low-code tools) or strong motivation to learn
Benefits
Training sessions throughout the summer
Opportunities to learn presentation skills, project management, and problem solving
Building connections with fellow Giant Leapers and Vaisala’s brilliant experts
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