Trainee Finance

As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.

Purpose of the position

We’re looking for a Finance Trainee to join our Controlling team at HIAB. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial analysis and performance management within a leading global company.

Together, we keep everyday life moving to build a better tomorrow.

Our traineeship program is initially for 6 months, with the possibility to be extended up to 1 year based on performance and business needs. It's designed to help you grow, learn, and become a valuable part of the team.

Trainees at HIAB have the chance:

to explore how a large international company, a world leader in its industry, operates

to learn the principles of finance management and controlling

to get used to working with advanced technical systems such as SAP

and last but not least – to join a fun and supportive team ready to share their knowledge with you.

We’re looking for someone curious, analytical, and ready to learn. If that sounds like you, come join us — and start building your future with us today.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Support financial reporting operational activities

Support end-to-end controlling tasks through various sets of systems and data sources

Support the Supervisor in the communication / escalation process to ensure alignment of interested parties

Support the annual budget, financial forecasts, and cost variance analysis for the various service lines and a consolidated one for the entire organization

Support regular standard management reporting for the various service line leads and the entire organization

Handling ad-hoc requests in a timely manner.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be enrolled in a Bachelor Degree in Finance / Accounting / Business or to be in your last years of

studies

No previous experience required

Full professional proficiency of written and oral English language required

Problem solving, organisational and communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PPT) or Google Workspace tools

Proactiveness and ability to work both in team and independently

Display a strong work ethic and self-motivation

Ability to meet strict deadlines.

You will be part of

We offer you an opportunity to put your skills and experience into work and make an impact in our global organisation and the cargo handling industry. You will work together with great colleagues from various backgrounds inspired by shared, ambitious goals. You’ll be part of a team with a proven record of high team climate. We value collaboration in our open and inclusive culture. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself professionally.

In addition we offer you:

Enjoy a people-first culture that’s focused on learning and teamwork

6-month traineeship with the possibility to extend to 1 year and become a valuable part of our team

Flexible working hours to fit your university schedule (4/6/8 hours per day)

Hybrid work model – combine office days with working from home

Healthy work environment – company-sponsored medical insurance

Optional Multisport card

Food vouchers

Exposure to a diverse and global workplace.

Interested to join?

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

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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. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment.

As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people.