Trainee Finance

About the role

Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.

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Your mission

Looking for a place where your questions are welcomed and your growth is taken seriously? At

Hiab

, we believe the best way to master finance is by doing real work alongside people who love what they do.

As our

About the role

, your mission is to actively contribute to our Controlling function from day one. Working closely alongside our Finance and Business Controlling Manager, you will assist in tracking budgets, analyzing discrepancies, and creating polished reports for decision-makers across the business. Over this structured 6-month program, you will gain direct experience with global enterprise systems like SAP, thrive in an open, supportive team culture, and kickstart your career in global finance with confidence.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operational activities tied to standard financial reporting.
• Perform routine end-to-end controlling tasks across multiple internal systems and data sources.
• Support the Finance & Business Controlling Manager in communication, follow-ups, and escalation processes to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across service lines and at a consolidated level.
• Help prepare regular management reporting packages for service line leads and corporate stakeholders.
• Handle ad-hoc financial and data requests in an accurate and timely manner.

What we are looking for

• Currently enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Familiarity with basic management accounting and corporate finance concepts.
• No previous experience required — we are ready to train you.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Good practical working knowledge of MS Excel (and general MS Office / Google Workspace).
• Strong analytical mindset with good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and in a team.

What we offer

You’ll join a forward-thinking global team with a true "Employees First" mindset. At Hiab, we combine a culture of trust and openness with continuous innovation — giving you the autonomy to lead, innovate, and grow with us.

Our benefits include

• Enjoy a people-first culture that’s focused on learning and teamwork.
• Structured 6-month learning journey with extension potential.
• Flexible working hours to fit your university schedule (4/6/8 hours per day).
• Hybrid work model – combine office days with working from home.
• Extended health insurance, including dental coverage.
• Food vouchers.
• Optional Multisport card.
• Exposure to a diverse and global workplace.
• Regular corporate events, social initiatives, and team-building activities.

Ready to apply?

• If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application and CV in English.
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We Are Hiab

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.