AI & Automation Intern – Finance

- AI & Automation Intern – Finance - Location: Espoo - Department: Digital Finance - Reports to: Global Head of Digital Finance - Employment type: Internship - Workplace model: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: We are looking for an AI & Automation Intern to help the Finance team identify, test and implement practical AI solutions. The role is focused on turning everyday Finance challenges into simple, valuable use cases that reduce manual work, improve data quality and support better decision-making.   The intern will work closely with Digital Finance and Finance teams, including Controllership, Finance Operations, FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Business Finance, as well as IT, AI, Automation, Data Lake, ERP and Integration teams for the delivery of more complex solutions. WHO WE ARE ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.   ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.   ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.   Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES   - Identify repetitive Finance activities suitable for AI or automation. - Gather and document business requirements from Finance users. - Build self-contained AI solutions for Finance users, such as custom AI assistants (e.g. Claude Projects, custom GPTs), reusable prompt templates and simple workflow automations (e.g. Power Automate). - Where no-code is not enough, create lightweight tools with the help of AI coding assistants (e.g. simple Python scripts, Excel macros, basic Power Apps). - Apply AI tools to everyday Finance tasks, such as extracting data from invoices and contracts, summarising reports, drafting variance commentary, reconciliations, forecasting support and cleaning or matching data in Excel. - Hand over solutions that require integration with ERP, the data lake or other core systems to the relevant IT, AI, Automation, Data Lake, ERP or Integration teams, acting as the Finance-side proxy through to launch. - Test solutions and collect feedback from users. - Help assess the value, feasibility and risks of proposed AI use cases. - Prepare user guides and support adoption within Finance. - Maintain the Finance AI use-case pipeline and track delivered benefits. - Ensure solutions follow company requirements for data security, privacy and responsible AI, in coordination with IT. - Monitor AI market developments and bring relevant ideas to the team. SCOPE OF THE ROLE The focus is on quick, practical wins that a single user or team can adopt within days or weeks. Building production systems, system integrations or training machine learning models is out of scope; these are delivered together with IT and the AI, Automation, Data Lake, ERP and Integration teams. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR   - Student or recent graduate in AI, data science, computer science, finance, economics or a related field. - Strong interest in both artificial intelligence and business processes. - Hands-on experience using generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) for real tasks, and the ability to write clear, structured prompts. - Experience with, or strong interest in, no-/low-code tools (e.g. Power Automate, Power Apps). - Good Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables); Power Query is a plus. - Basic scripting skills (e.g. Python or SQL), or the willingness to build simple scripts with AI coding assistants. - Awareness of AI limitations: verifying outputs, recognising hallucinations, and handling confidential financial data responsibly. - Good analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to explain technical topics in clear business language. - Proactive, curious and comfortable experimenting with new solutions. - Good command of English. Nice to have - Experience building an AI assistant that uses company documents as a knowledge source. - Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools. - Familiarity with financial processes or ERP systems. - Basic experience with APIs. What success looks like - Valuable Finance AI use cases are identified and prioritised. - Working prototypes are created and tested quickly. - Manual effort is reduced through practical solutions. - Several AI tools or automations are in regular use by Finance teams by the end of the internship. - Benefits such as time saved, improved quality or faster insights are measured. - Effective, well-established collaboration with the AI, Automation, Data Lake, ERP and Integration teams: requirements are handed over clearly, solutions are aligned with company standards, and Finance use cases are successfully delivered together.   APPLICATION PROCESS - TA screening - Hiring Manager interview - Technical Interview WORKING AT ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. BENEFITS Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.   OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.