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?

Wärtsilä Shared Service Center (WSSC) supports the Wärtsilä companies in financial accounting or other operational tasks and acts as a gatekeeper to ensure compliance. WSSC strives to harmonise one global Wärtsilä way of working worldwide with high-quality, timely, effective and efficient processes. WSSC is sharing best practices and knowledge with a focus on continuous development and operational excellence. We are now seeking On-Call trainees to join our Payments team in Vaasa, Finland.

You have the possibility to work besides school, as the position is part-time. The location for this position is Vaasa, Finland.

As an On-Call trainee, your daily tasks will include:

• Executing supplier and travel reimbursement payments, booking of bank statement transactions
• Liquidity forecasting
• Period-end closing activities related to payments
• Improving the payment process through practical and active teamwork

You will shine in this role when you are/have:

• Studying B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Business Economics
• Advanced English and other languages are seen as an advantage
• Experience working in the shared service center
• Open-minded and agile personality
• Flexibility and good teamwork skills
• Positive attitude and proactive thinking
• Can-do attitude and enjoy challenges

Why you and us

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and creation is the actual basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If so, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline, the 12th of December 2023, by submitting your application through our career portal.

Please note that we will be interviewing already during the application time. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified?

Please reach out to Sabina Nylund, Manager, Payments, Wärtsilä Shared Service Center through Mob +358 50 300 2876 with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). Please apply by the 12th of December at 23:59 EEST. Our recruiting tool recognises the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone.

Last application date: 22/11/2023 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when a person is located outside of Finland.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.