Finance Transformation Trainee for Public Sector

Does your heart beat for finance and public sector? Are you ready to build your career in finance transformation developing our Finnish public sector capabilities in that area? 

We are looking  for students who are finalising their studies or who have already graduated to join our Finance Transformation consulting team as a Finance Transformation Trainee specifically for public sector projects. 

We would like you to start your 4-month Trainee period in August 2026. Many Trainees continue with us into permanent roles after their Trainee period.

Your future is at Deloitte!

Deloitte is one of the leading advisory firms for Government & Public Sector, and our industry-focused professionals work with Finnish public organizations in e.g. healthcare, justice and defense, cities, infrastructure and transport. In our Finance Transformation consulting team, we advise the CFO’s and other public sector leaders in developing the finance function and addressing various challenges related to finance strategy, operating model, process development, IT architecture, technology-enabled transformations, and more.  

As a Finance Transformation Trainee for public sector, you will learn about diverse aspects of finance function and the leading practices to develop it. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in finance transformation with exposure to the challenges and considerations specific to the Finnish public sector. Other Trainee tasks can include e.g. assisting us in Deloitte surveys and discussion papers: you get to help with data gathering, analysis (such as KPI-metrics) and in visualizing the data in presentations. Your tasks may also include helping with our client projects, for example preparing client materials and proposals.  

In this team, we strive towards clients’ operational excellence and high-quality deliverables in our engagements through collaborative culture and stewardship. As a Trainee you are a valued part of our team, and we are interested to hear what kind of strengths you have.  

Read more about the Trainee period in general here.

Why Deloitte? 

💚 As a Trainee, you will have a meaningful impact on the development of the industry and your career path according to your own interests and strengths. 

💚 You will be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment where your coach, buddy, and experienced colleagues guide and inspire you. 

💚 Our flexible working conditions allow you to work in a hybrid model at our office, client sites, and remotely. 

What do we hope for from you? 

Would you like to learn more about finance transformation consulting? Are you enthusiastic to work in an environment where you get to follow the latest trends in the field? We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical and proactive person with a genuine passion to drive positive change in the public sector and eagerness to gain both functional and industry expertise.  

We also hope that you have: 

• A recent master’s degree or ongoing master studies (e.g., in Business Administration, Economics, Data Science or other relevant field) majoring in Finance, supported by understanding of public sector (either through studies, or personal interest)

• Interest in public sector Finance processes and developing technology-enabled finance transformation for Government and Public Sector

• Interest in developing the Wellfare organisation, Municipalities, Government and other public sector clients to perform in their Finance function, with Finance technologies, process development, organisation development

• Previous work experience in finance function or public sector is considered an advantage

• Drive towards data and data driven decision making

• Great MS Office suite skills, especially Excel and Power Point

• Fluent written and oral skills in Finnish and English

To be considered for this Trainee position, a prerequisite is that you are currently allowed to work in Finland, holding a valid residence permit if required. 

We look forward to receiving your application!

🕒 When: Apply now or latest by Sunday 25th of January

👉 How: Please submit your application through our recruitment system. Be sure to include your CV, cover letter, and your most recent academic transcript or degree certificate. We are especially interested to hear why you are excited about the Trainee position you are applying for

💬 Interviews: In the first stage, selected candidates will be invited to record short answers to video interview questions. In the second stage, we will meet selected candidates for a formal interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for weeks 6–7, but we will begin interviews during the application period

📞 Questions about the role: If you have any questions about the Trainee position or Deloitte as an employer, Simo Uusijoki will be happy to answer. You can reach Simo on Friday 16 January from 11:00 to 12:00 at +358 40 5375 657

📩 Questions about the recruitment process: General answers to questions about the recruitment process can be found here. If you did not find the answer you were looking for, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]

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Choose your impact

At Deloitte, we value different skills, perspectives, and experiences, as they enable us to effectively solve complex challenges for our clients. We encourage you to apply for the position if you believe your skills can contribute to our team’s success.

Do you want to build your career in the world's leading professional services organization? You will get to work together with over 450 000 colleagues globally and nearly 900 colleagues in Finland within Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal and Consulting services. We all share a passion to help our customers to succeed in their current and future commercial endeavors.

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. We do not just aspire to make solutions. We wish to create an impact that makes a positive and crucial difference for the people around us, our clients and our society. Deloitte is where you’ll find unlimited opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.