Summer trainee, Business Processes

Ready to start summer with Neste?

We are looking for you, 

Summer trainee, Business Processes

to our Global Business Process & Analytics team in Espoo location. We are a team of 30 professionals dedicated to optimizing business processes to drive superior business results and operational efficiency.

Join us and grow your career! You'll have the opportunity to innovate, contribute your ideas, and play a meaningful role within our company. We're committed to providing you with proper onboarding, guidance, and the support you need to succeed and build your future with us.

Your role during the summer

You will get the opportunity to deepen your own expertise in our core Business Processes or within Data & Process Analytics. You will join driving operational efficiency and commercial excellence ensuring our sales, supply, and logistics operations run smoothly.

Your tasks can include:

• Supporting business process development projects: assisting Subject Matter Experts and Project Managers with project management tasks, coordination, and material preparation

• Process documentation: mapping and documenting business processes to ensure we have up-to-date descriptions  and standards of how we operate

• Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify the fundamental causes of process deviations and contribute to developing robust and sustainable process improvements

• Data and reporting support: helping to analyze process performance data or assisting with reporting needs using tools like PowerBI, Excel or Google Sheets to identify improvement opportunities

You will work together with a collaborative global team including Global Process Owners, Process Development Managers, Business Process Analysts and Business Solution Managers. You will also interact with stakeholders from different business functions such as Sales, Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• You are currently studying or have studied Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a similar, relevant field

• Excellent communication skills  in Finnish and English

• Motivation to learn and deepen your knowledge in business process management, supply chain operations, and how data and systems (like SAP or Salesforce) support business goals

• Some experience of using common office tools (e.g. Google Workspace, Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint). Experience with visualization tools like PowerBI is a plus.

• We also value earlier work experience in supply chain, logistics, sales support, or data & reporting, but it is not mandatory

What’s in it for you?

• Neste summer trainees are valued and integral members of their teams

• Flexible working hours and possibility to work partly remotely depending on role

• Extensive self-study opportunities offered by our learning platform

• A chance to do voluntary work for one working day

• Access to our on-site gym located in Espoo, giving you the opportunity to stay active and energized

• Occupational health services and a leisure accident insurance 

The job is located in Keilaranta, Espoo, with excellent transport connections. Currently we work regularly at least three days a week at the office to ensure seamless collaboration and sense of belonging. / The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. On weekdays, we organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas. More information here. 

The position follows the collective agreement for senior salaried employees. If you are in the early stages of your studies, the minimum starting salary is 2350 EUR. Your salary will also depend on relevant work experience and, for students, the number of completed course credits. We welcome applications from both current students and those who have graduated after 1st January 2025. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old at the start of employment. The summer job typically takes place between May 1 and September 30, 2026.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your application by February 3rd, 2026.

We will screen applications and the selection can be made already during the application period. We will do our best to contact all the applicants latest on week 14. The recruitment process will include one or two interviews held by the hiring manager. In some cases, we may also use a video interview. By submitting an application, you give us permission to consider it for all applicable summer jobs 2026. A health check, including drug testing, will be conducted for individuals selected for certain roles. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, we answer them at summerwithneste@neste.com. Due to the large number of applications, we are not able to comment on individual jobs or applications. You’ll find tips and answers to frequently asked questions from here.

We hope to see you this summer!

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027. 

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com