Summer trainee, Digital ERP transformation, Source-to-Pay

Are you ready to power the future with a summer job at the heart of the energy industry? Join us for summer 2026 and help drive Fortum’s digital transformation!

The Digital Power programme is Fortum’s strategic initiative to modernize our Finance operations. We’re moving towards standardized, automated, and data-driven processes and ways of working, enabling smarter collaboration and decision-making throughout the company. At the core of this transformation is the implementation of a next-generation ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, powered by SAP. It will empower our people with better tools, real-time data, and more meaningful work.

About the role
As a Summer Trainee, you’ll join the Digital Power programme team, working specifically within the Source-to-Pay stream. This stream is focused on creating a seamless, automated purchasing solution that enables our procurement professionals and employees to manage purchasing activities efficiently. You’ll support the team in day-to-day tasks, gaining hands-on experience in project work, procurement, and digital process transformation.

Your main responsibilities will include: 

•    Supporting the implementation of a new finance ERP solution (SAP) for Source-to-Pay processes
•    Assisting with process documentation, testing, and user support
•    Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end automation
•    Participating in workshops and meetings, contributing your ideas and insights
•    Helping to ensure data quality and smooth change management

This role offers a unique opportunity to see how a major digital transformation is designed and delivered in a leading Nordic energy company.

About you
We’re looking for committed students or recent graduates who are eager to learn and contribute to our purpose: powering a world where people, businesses, and nature thrive together.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are: 

• Interested in procurement, project management, and digital transformation
• Pursuing a degree in economics, technology, or a related field
• Fluent in written and spoken English (our working language)
• Familiar with MS Office tools; experience with SAP Ariba is a plus
• Curious, proactive, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team

We offer you
What’s in it for you?

•    Be part of a real transformation: Work on a programme that’s reshaping how Fortum operates, with direct impact on our future success.
•    Grow your digital and business skills: Learn about SAP, automation, data-driven decision-making, and project management in a supportive environment.
•    Work with inspiring people: Join a diverse, collaborative team where your ideas are valued and you’ll be mentored by experienced professionals.
•    Build your network: Connect with other trainees and professionals across Fortum, opening doors for your future career.
•    Potential for continuation: Many of our trainees continue with us after the summer, working part-time or as thesis workers.

Interested?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, send your CV through our recruitment tool by February 8, 2026.  For further information about the role, please contact Juhana Lehtimäki (juhana.lehtimaki@fortum.com)

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible! We will start reviewing applications already during the application period. The job ad will close as soon s the right candidate is found.

Our recruitment process may vary depending on the role, but here’s what you can expect:

• Please apply only with your CV/Resume.
• We use screening questions in the application form to ensure candidates meet the must-have requirements.
• For many roles, we include a digital assessment tool (Assessio) early in the process to make the process fair and unbiased, considering the high volume of applications.
• Some applicants are invited to interviews either via Teams or in person, this stage includes at least one interview with the hiring manager.

The summer trainee period typically runs from May to September

Read more about Summer Energy, our recruitment process and previous summer trainees’ experiences here.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. Our power generation has one of the lowest specific CO₂-emissions in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, low-carbon power generation from renewable energy sources and nuclear sources, as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers.