Summer Power – Trainee (Finance & Control)

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians – put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä’s purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

In this category we have summer trainee positions in the field of Finance and Control in our Wärtsilä Shared Service Center in Vaasa as well as in other finance focused positions in other areas of business, such as Business Control, Invoicing, Master Data, Accounts Payable and Payments and Accounts Receivable.

In Finance and Control your main task is to support your team with daily tasks and perform work in your area of responsibility according to instructions, tools and required standards. The specific tasks of each trainee will vary depending on your team, skills, and interest. You can find more detailed information about the different teams and positions we offer in this category from our Summer Power website (https://www.wartsila.com/summerpower).

To excel in the positions of this category you have:

On-going studies in a relevant field (Economics, Financial Accounting, Business Administration, International Business or equivalent)
Good communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken
Good IT skills (including MS Office programs)
Pro-active, analytical, systematic, and organised way of working
Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving capabilities

Depending on the position(s) you are interested in, the following are seen as a benefit – you are not expected to cover all of these but do remember to mention the ones that apply to you in your CV/application:

Experience with SAP, Microsoft Access and/or PowerBI
Interest in developing and automating financial processes
Experience in shared services operations
Knowledge of VAT and other tax regulations

Please apply by the 29th of February 2024 through our recruitment system. We will start processing the applications immediately and will make hiring decisions as soon as suitable candidates are found – so we recommend leaving your application as soon as possible.

To ensure a fair and equal compensation for all selected trainees, the monthly salary for each trainee is set based on the level of studies and number of acquired study credits. The salary range is 1825€ – 2535€/month depending on the above given factors.

Please check the Q&A section on our Summer Power website to find answers to your questions. Further information & possible questions related to the Summer Power programme, contact us via email summerpower@wartsila.com.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.